Dr. Betz is Assistant Professor of German at Kansas State University. In the Department of Modern Languages, Dr. Betz coordinates the Basic German Language program and trains new teachers in the German Section. Dr. Betz teaches German language courses at all levels, including German for business, and courses in German linguistics. She also teaches courses in general and in applied linguistics for the department's TEFL program.
Dr. Betz’s research interests include conversation analysis, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics. Her book “Grammar and Interaction: Pivots in German Conversation” investigates the syntax of spoken German, specifically word order rules. Dr. Betz is currently researching the use of address terms and third party reference terms in interaction. She is also interested in the function of modal and response particles in different varieties of German.
Dr. Betz's interests in second language acquisition and pedagogy include the acquisition of second-language pragmatics, the teaching of literature in beginning language classes, and the teaching of languages for specific purposes.
In her spare time, Dr. Betz enjoys reading, running, and cooking.
Dr. Betz’s research interests include conversation analysis, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics. Her book “Grammar and Interaction: Pivots in German Conversation” investigates the syntax of spoken German, specifically word order rules. Dr. Betz is currently researching the use of address terms and third party reference terms in interaction. She is also interested in the function of modal and response particles in different varieties of German.
Dr. Betz's interests in second language acquisition and pedagogy include the acquisition of second-language pragmatics, the teaching of literature in beginning language classes, and the teaching of languages for specific purposes.
In her spare time, Dr. Betz enjoys reading, running, and cooking.
