Dr. Patton's curriculum vitae [PDF]
Educational Background
- PhD, Applied Linguistics, English as a Second Language, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
- MA, English, with specializations in TESOL and The Teaching of Writing, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH
- BA, English Literature, Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA
Teaching Areas
- Introduction to Linguistics
- Language and Culture
- Survey of Linguistics for Educators
- Sociolinguistics
Research Interests
- Sociolinguistics
- Applied Linguistics/Linguistics
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- English as an International Language (TEIL, EFL)
- World Englishes
- English Language Programs
Professional Activities
- Fulbright Commission, Reviewer to serve at U.N., 2016-present
- Education Professional Standards Board, Content Reviewer for ESL programs, 2012-present
- UofL College Educator Preparation Committee, 2005-present
- CAEP Advising Committee, 2012-16
- CEHD Policy and Review Committee, 2015-present
- UofL Fulbright Scholarship Committee, 2005-present
- Editorial Assistant, 2004-2006, Journal of Second Language Writing
Honors and Awards
- Paul Weber Award, Departmental Award for excellence in teaching
- University of Louisville Faculty Favorite, 2011-12, 2015-16
- Quintilian Award, Excellence in Teaching First Year Composition, 2006-07
Professional Organizations
- Kentucky Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
- North American Christian Foreign Language Association
- The National Council of the Teachers of English
- College Composition and Communication
Selected Publications and Presentations
- Silva, T. & Patton, E. (2006). Selected bibliography of recent scholarship in second language writing. Journal of Second Language Writing, 15(1), 69-77.
- Patton, E. & McGrath, I. (2017, October 17). Connecting the dots: Helping ESL teachers translate theory to practice. Paper presented at Kentucky TESOL, Louisville, Kentucky.
- Patton, E. & Ardasheva, Y. (2012, October 20). Research for the classroom: Language learning instruction. Paper presented at Kentucky TESOL, Louisville, Kentucky.
- Patton, E. & Ardasheva, Y. (2011, November 12). Language learning strategy instruction: What we know and do not know. Paper presented at English Language Learners Conference, Indiana University Southeast.
