Carol J. Orwig
Degrees
- M.A., Linguistics, University of Texas at Arlington, 1978
- M.A.T., Latin, University of Virginia, 1970
- B.A., Latin, College of William and Mary, 1969
Current positions
- Certified Senior Language and Culture Learning Consultant, SIL International, 2012-present
- Language and Culture Learning Consultant, 2005-present
- Instructor, Language Coach workshops for Institute for Cross Cultural Training, Wheaton College, 2002-present
- Director, Language And Culture Acquisition course (LACA), ETP, 1990-present
Other professional experience and service
- International Consultant for Language and Culture Acquisition, 2005–2011
- Staff member and Trainer for Recruitment Ministries, Wycliffe USA, 2003–2008
- Lecturer, Multilingual Education Course, Gordon College, 1999
- Lecturer, Language Learning Module, School of Missions, Christ for the Nations Institute, 1997–1999
Professional memberships
- American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages, 2003-present
Language proficiencies
- French: ILR 3
- Spanish: ILR 2+
- Dutch: ILR 2
- Latin: ILR 3 (read)
Research interests
- Self-directed learners
- Learning styles and strategies
Selected publications
Publications in SIL International Bibliography
Orwig, Carol J. 2011. Review of Christian and Critical English Language Educators in Dialogue. http://www.sil.org:8090/silebr/2011/silebr2011-005.
Orwig, Carol J. 2003. Your learning style and language learning. In LinguaLinks library 5.0 plus, n.p. [Dallas]: SIL International Digital Resources.
Orwig, Carol J. 2000. Review of Second language learning theories, by Rosamond Mitchell and Florence Myles. Notes on Linguistics 3(4):221–225.
Orwig, Carol J. 1998. Learning how to communicate clearly, though indirectly. Notes on Anthropology 2(4):15–16.
Orwig, Carol J. 1998. Editor, Language Learning Bookshelf (and author of many sections) LinguaLinks 3.0 CD-ROM. Dallas, SIL International.
Orwig, Carol J. 1991. Relative time reference in Nugunu. In Stephen C. Anderson and Bernard Comrie (eds.), Tense and Aspect in Eight Languages of Cameroon, 147–162. Summer Institute of Linguistics and University of Texas at Arlington Publications in Linguistics 99. Dallas: Summer Institute of Linguistics and University of Texas at Arlington.
Orwig, Carol J. 1989. Extensions verbales en Nugunu. In Daniel Barreteau and Robert Hedinger (eds.), Descriptions de langues Camerounaises, 283–314. Paris: ACCT and ORSTOM.
Other
Orwig, Carol J. 2010. Integrating language and culture learning. Paper presented at the Seventh International Congress on Language Learning, 26 September–1 October, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Orwig, Carol J. 2007. Updating your aging language school program. Paper presented at the Asian Congress on Language Learning, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Orwig, Carol J. 2004. Becoming an all-star coach. Paper presented at the Fifth International Congress on Language Learning, 11–15 October, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Orwig, Carol J. 2001. How to help learners choose methods that will work for them. Paper presented at the Fourth International Congress on Language Learning, 15–19 October, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Orwig, Carol J. 1998. Learning to communicate in a second language and culture. Paper presented at the Third International Congress on Language Learning, 19–23 October, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Orwig, Carol J. 1995. Facilitating the learning of an unwritten or limited resource language. Paper presented at the Second International Congress on Language Learning, 15–20 October, Colorado Springs, Colorado.