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Keli D. Yerian is Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Oregon, College of Arts and Sciences. She serves as Director of both the Language Teaching Studies (LTS) Master of Arts Program and the Second Language Acquisition and Teaching (SLAT) undergraduate certificate program. With over 25 years of experience in linguistics and language teacher education, she has taught ESL/EFL across the United States, Europe, and Africa, and previously held positions at Stanford University before joining the University of Oregon faculty in 2007.
Her research focuses on language and interaction, particularly the role of gesture in first and second language speakers, as well as language teacher education and professional development. Her scholarly work spans topics such as pedagogical gesture, embodiment in teaching, multilingual practices, curriculum development, and language revitalization. Her recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on multimodal approaches to language learning, teacher identity, and innovative pedagogical practices.
Her recent publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output in high-impact venues, with a thematic focus on gesture, embodiment, and multilingual education. These works collectively highlight her leadership in integrating nonverbal communication into language teaching theory and practice.
Selected Presentations:
- "Open Pedagogy in action: Students' perspectives on authoring a textbook on language learning" (Open Education Conference 2024)
- "Gesture in the plurilingual classroom" (AAAL 2024)
- "Gesture and plurilingual practices in a World Language Classroom" (AILA 2023)
- "A multicompetence approach to awakening dormant languages" (LSA 2022)
- "Increasing gesture transparency in teacher candidates’ lexical explanations" (ACTFL 2019)
She advises and leads program development within the LTS and SLAT programs, shaping curricula and mentoring future language educators. Her work in open educational resources and teacher training workshops further demonstrates her commitment to accessible and effective language education. She has taught a range of courses including LING 440/540 Linguistic Principles and 2nd Language Learning, LT 436/535 Design for Language Learning, and LING 144 Learning How to Learn Languages.
While no formal lab is mentioned, her research is closely tied to the Language Teaching Studies program, which functions as a hub for applied linguistic research and teacher development. Her collaborative work, especially with Marion Tellier and others, suggests an active research team focused on gesture and multimodal pedagogy.
