Languages Faculty and Staff
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The faculty and staff in the department of languages are on a mission to increase language proficiency and prepare students to pursue their passions and careers in a global world.
Born in Strasbourg, France・Started teaching French at UW-Eau Claire in 2006・Wisconsin Language Teacher of the Year 2024
I am a sociolinguist and linguistic anthropologist interested primarily in heritage languages and (American) cultural studies, especially as they relate to identity and folklore.
Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00 - 3:30 pm
and by appointment
Tom is currently the longest-serving member of the Intensive English Program, which serves international students with the need to improve their English abilities in order to be successful at UWEC.
Amanda Hilson teaches a variety of French language courses. Her background includes curricular development, secondary education, and event programming and management.
Paul J. Hoff has taught courses in Spanish and language education at UW-Eau Claire since 1990. His responsibilities have included teaching all levels of Spanish and methods courses for future language teachers. He is a frequent presenter at professional conferences and an ACTFL certified Oral Proficiency Tester of Spanish who regularly conducts and rates Oral Proficiency Interviews (OPIs) for Language Testing International.