Assistant Professor of Linguistics, Dept. of Literature, Language, and Writing
Holman Tse is a linguist who specializes in sound change in language contact settings. For example, his current research focuses on English influence (as well as lack of influence) on vowel pronunciation patterns among bilingual Cantonese heritage speakers in Toronto, Canada. At St. Kate’s, Dr. Tse teaches general linguistics and sociolinguistics courses for the Language Studies Program. These courses are part of the “language” part of the Department of Literature, Language, and Writing (formerly Dept. of English and International Languages). Dr. Tse also teaches a section of Global Search for Justice (CORE 3990W) focusing on Language as a Human Right. His education includes degrees in Linguistics and Anthropology and a certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL). With his broad liberal arts background, Dr. Tse serves as secretary for St. Kate’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
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About Holman Tse, PhD
Holman Tse is a linguist who specializes in sound change in language contact settings. For example, his current research focuses on English influence (as well as lack of influence) on vowel pronunciation patterns among bilingual Cantonese heritage speakers in Toronto, Canada. At St. Kate’s, Dr. Tse teaches general linguistics and sociolinguistics courses for the Language Studies Program. These courses are part of the “language” part of the Department of Literature, Language, and Writing (formerly Dept. of English and International Languages). Dr. Tse also teaches a section of Global Search for Justice (CORE 3990W) focusing on Language as a Human Right. His education includes degrees in Linguistics and Anthropology and a certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL). With his broad liberal arts background, Dr. Tse serves as secretary for St. Kate’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
| 2019 - Present | Assistant Professor of Linguistics, St. Catherine University ‐ English Department | |
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| 2018 - 2019 | Instructor, University of Pittsburgh ‐ Linguistics | |
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Disciplines
East Asian Languages and Societies, Chinese Studies, Linguistics, Anthropological Linguistics and Sociolinguistics, Applied Linguistics, Comparative and Historical Linguistics, First and Second Language Acquisition, Language Description and Documentation, Other Linguistics, and Phonetics and Phonology
Research Interests
Professional Service and Affiliations
| 2021 - Present | Member, Acoustical Society of America | 2021 - Present | Member, International Phonetic Association | 2005 - Present | Member, Linguistic Society of America | Present | Member, American Dialect Society |
Honors and Awards
- Denny Prize for Distinction in Scholarly Writing (2023)
Courses
- Topic: Languages of the World (ENGL 2994/4994)
- Topic: Dialects of English (ENGL 2994/4994)
- Topics in Language Studies - Bilingualism and Multilingualism (ENGL 3490)
- Global Search for Justice - Language as a Human Right (CORE 3990W)
- Language as Power (ENGL/WOST 3400W, CRST 3401)
- Writing for the Digital Age (ENGL 3340)
- College Writing (ENGL 1905W)
- World Englishes: Past and Present (ENGL/CRST 3480)
- Linguistic Analysis (ENGL 3450)
- Language in Society (ENGL/WOST 2402)
| 2011 - 2018 | PhD, University of Pittsburgh ‐ Linguistics | |
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| 2004 - 2005 | MA, University of Chicago ‐ Linguistics | |
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| 1999 - 2003 | BA, University of California, Santa Cruz ‐ Anthropology | |
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