LAKELAND, Fla. (Feb. 1, 2005) - Martha Kolln, retired professor of English at Pennsylvania State University, will visit the FSC campus Feb. 15 to address the advanced grammar class and participate in a Meet the Author session. 

An oft-quoted, highly respected grammarian, Kolln has published two seminal books in the field of grammar and grammar pedagogy. Called "the modern-day champion of diagramming" by the New York Times, Kolln believes the resurgence of grammar teaching is due to greater emphasis on testing standards and the No Child Left Behind Act. Kolln earned bachelor's degrees in English and linguistics and a master's degree in English as a second language at Penn State. 

For further information about Kolln's visit, please contact the English department at 863-680-4220.


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