Michael C. Raines

Dr. Michael C. Raines is an Instructional Associate Professor of TESL in the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Mississippi. He serves as the Co-Graduate Program Coordinator for the Ph.D. in Second Language Studies Program. Prior to this, he taught at the University of Alabama, where he directed ESL and Foreign Language Education programs and managed a federal grant. He has extensive teaching experience in Mexico City and abroad, focusing on TESL, applied linguistics, and multicultural education.

Education:

• B.A. Psychology, University of Mississippi (1994)
• M.A. TESOL, University of Mississippi (1996)
• Ph.D. TESOL, University of Mississippi (1999)
• M.A. Romance Languages, University of Alabama (2002)

Research Interests: Dr. Raines explores Grammar, Dialect Variation, Bilingualism, Multicultural Education, and Mexican Linguistic and Cultural Studies. His work emphasizes pedagogical applications in second language acquisition and intercultural communication.

Teaching & Advising: He teaches courses such as Advanced English Grammar, Language Teaching Methods, and Assessment in Second Language Acquisition. He has advised numerous theses and dissertations and coordinates graduate programs. His online courses through iStudy expand accessibility to linguistic education.

Labs/Teams: Actively involved in academic leadership within Modern Languages, contributing to program development and intercultural education initiatives.