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These courses are designed for global scholars and educators who want to improve their English language skills and also use AI for teaching, research, and writing.

Upcoming Courses:

AI for Research Writing in English

Popular AI Tools for Educators in Multilingual Contexts

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Meet the Instructor

Dr. Marinka Swift is a linguist and language education consultant specializing in professional English development for international educators and scholars.

Recent Work:

  • Curriculum designer for UC Davis's Bolashak Scholars Program, supporting Kazakh educators in developing professional English competencies

  • Director of Research Operations, University of Denver Interdisciplinary Research Institute for the Study of (In)Equality (IRISE)

  • Creator of professional development programs on AI integration in higher education

Academic Background:

  • PhD in Linguistics (Second Language Acquisition), UC Davis

  • $150,000 NEH grant coordinator and Co-PI for research on an interdisciplinary curricular initiative

  • Forthcoming book chapter on raciolinguistic ideologies

  • 15+ years teaching and designing curricula for multilingual learners

Why This Matters for You: Dr. Swift combines rigorous research with practical teaching experience. She understands the unique pressures international scholars face because she's worked with hundreds of educators navigating academic careers in English while maintaining their multilingual identities and expertise.