About
Mark C. Shea is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at Mount Holyoke College and serves as the Coordinator of the MHC English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program. He is also the Director of the Speaking, Arguing, and Writing (SAW) Program, a critical component of the Weissman Center for Leadership.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics, Michigan State University
- M.S. in Linguistics, Georgetown University
As an applied linguist, Shea specializes in second language acquisition and pedagogy, employing both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to study language development in postsecondary educational settings. His work emphasizes academic support for multilingual students and faculty development, aligning with Mount Holyoke's vision of a multilingual campus. He has extensive teaching experience across diverse contexts, including K-8, community college, workplace training, and post-secondary education.
