Nicole Ziegler

Nicole Ziegler is an Associate Professor and Graduate Chair at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, holding a PhD from Georgetown University. Her research focuses on second language acquisition (SLA) in instructed contexts, with particular emphasis on task-based language teaching (TBLT), computer-assisted language learning (CALL), and maritime English communication. She investigates how corrective feedback in traditional and digital environments influences learners' perceptions and language development, while also exploring lexical and socio-pragmatic challenges in the commercial shipping industry.

Her expertise spans interdisciplinary research methodologies, including mixed-methods and synthetic approaches to enhance SLA and CALL research quality. Dr. Ziegler collaborates with cooperating faculty such as Graham Crookes, Dustin Crowther, and others, contributing to the development of authentic teaching materials based on real-world maritime communication needs. Her work bridges theoretical SLA frameworks with practical pedagogical applications in digital and traditional settings.