Susan Hojnacki
Teaching Assistant Professor of German
What I do
Dr. Susan Hojnacki coordinates the first-year German language sequence for the Center for World Languages and Cultures and teaches the 1001-1003 German courses. As coordinator she writes curriculum, assessments, and course outcomes as well as overseeing adjunct instructors in the program.Specialization(s)
German language instruction, Second Language Acquisition, Technology-enhanced language learning, equitable practices in language pedagogy
Professional Biography
Dr. Susan Hojnacki has a Ph.D. in German Studies from Michigan State University. She has taught all levels of German language, literature, and cultural studies. Her education focused on the pedagogy of Second Language Acquisition and computer-assisted language learning. She has published in the areas of: The Flipped Classroom in world language learning, student voice in the classroom with educational technology, and social justice in the world language curriculum. Her current research continues to focus on the pedagogy of world language teaching, particularly around learner empowerment and equitable practices.
Degree(s)
- Ph.D., German, Michigan State University, 2018
- Certificate, Education, Michigan State University, 1994
- BA, English Lit & German, Indiana University, 1992
Licensure / Accreditations
- Mental Health First Aid
- Secondary Teaching Certification
Professional Affiliations
- American Council for Teachers of Foreign Languages
- Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium
Presentations
. (2025). Can IPAs and Equitable Grading Practices Increase Learner Empowerment?. American Council for Teachers of Foreign Languages Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA: ACTFL.
. (2025). Empowering Learners through Grading for Equity . DU 4D Symposium: Journeys in Character . Denver, CO : University of Denver: 4D Experience .
