Latricia Trites
Professor of TESOL and English
Director, TESOL Programs
Education
Ph.D., Applied Linguistics
Northern Arizona University
M.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Linguistics
Texas Tech University
B.A., English and French
Texas Tech University
Professional Certification
Texas lifetime teacher certification for secondary schools in English, French, Journalism, ESL
Books
Panorama Level 1. Flynn, K., Mackey, D., & Trites, L. with Daniel, D., & Ochoa, A. New York: Oxford University Press, 2006.
Panorama Level 2. Flynn, K., Mackey, D., & Trites, L. with Daniel, D., Holland, J., Kisslinger, E., & Tzoytzoyrakos, A. New York: Oxford University Press, 2006.
Panorama Level 3. Flynn, K., & Trites, L. with Daniel, D., Kisslinger, E., Pollock, R., & Tzoytzoyrakos, A. (2006). New York: Oxford University Press, 2006.
Highlighted Publications
Trites, L., and S. Xia, eds. "Special Issue: Advanced Language Learning Issues in Second Language Acquisition." Indian Journal of Applied Linguistics 38.1 (2012).
"Reading to Learn and Reading to Integrate: New Tasks for Reading Comprehension Tests," with M. McGroarty. Language Testing 22 (2005): 174-210.
"Journals as a Self-Evaluative, Reflective Classroom Tool: A Case Study of Advanced ESL Graduate Students." Eds. J. Burton and M. Carrell. Journal Writing in ESL (2001): 59-70.
"Small-Group Journals as a Tool of Critical Reflection: A Measure of Success and Failure. Eds. J. Burton, P. Quirke, C. Reichmann, & J. Peyton. Reflective Writing: A Way to Lifelong Teacher Learning, 2010.
Courses Taught
(Italics indicate frequently taught.)
ENG 310/618 Introduction to English Linguistics/Introduction to Applied Linguistics
TSL 331 ESL Methods, Grades P-5
TSL 332 ESL Methods, Grades 5-12
TSL 410 ESL Assessment, Placement, and Advocacy
TSL 600 Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL/EFL
TSL 609 Foundations of Second Language Acquisition
TSL 610 Applied Linguistics and Professional Practices
TSL 615 Course & Syllabus Design in ESL/EFL
TSL 623 Testing & Evaluation in Second Language Teaching
TSL 634 Language and Culture
TSL 653 Integrated ESL/EFL Skills Seminar
TSL 680 Practicum
TSL 690 Internship
Areas of Specialization
Assessment
Reading Comprehension
TESOL Methodology and Curriculum Design
Journal Writing
Online Teaching
Awards and Distinctions
Fulbright Scholarship, Yilan, Taiwan, 2008-09
Sandra Flynn Murray State International Student Professor of the Year Award, 2004-05
Leadership and Service
Director, TESOL Programs
Academic Council, Secretary & Graduate Studies Subcommittee
Chair, College of Humanities and Fine Arts Academic Planning and Curriculum Committee
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL)
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Awards Committee Member, 2010-2012
Kentucky Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (KYTESOL)
President, KYTESOL Board: 2012-Present
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
Specialized Professional Association (SPA) Evaluator, Lead Reviewer, & Auditor: 2010-Present
Contact
Dr. Latricia Trites
7C-7 Faculty Hall
Murray State University
Murray KY 42071-3341
270-809-4721