Deborah Des Jardins

Deborah Des Jardins is a Lecturer at the University of Michigan's English Language Institute (ELI), where she teaches English for Academic Purposes, English for Specific Purposes, service learning, and teacher training. She also serves as the ELI Academic Advising Coordinator and Academic Advisor, supporting undergraduate, transfer, non-degree, graduate students, and international scholars.

• PhD, University College London
• MPhil, University of Oxford
• BA, University of Michigan

Her research interests align with her teaching areas, focusing on pedagogical approaches for academic English, discipline-specific language training, and integrating service learning into language education. She contributes to curriculum development through initiatives like the International GSI Program (ELI 994) and online Pre-Arrival Courses for graduate students.

Deborah works within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA), collaborating on projects such as the Michigan Corpora (MICASE + MICUSP) and TESOL Teacher Preparation Courses. Her responsibilities include coordinating advising services and developing academic English workshops.