Doug Trick, DMin

Biography

Associate Professor of Linguistics
Canada Institute of Linguistics
doug.trick@twu.ca

Doug served in Bible translation ministry for 25 years in SE Asia before coming here.  His favourite authors include CS Lewis, John Eldredge, and George MacDonald; favourite artists include Michael Card and Steve Bell. Doug enjoys reading, listening to music, praying, watching movies, cycling, and hanging out with his wife, kids, and grandkids.

Education

BRE - Providence College 

MA (Linguistics) - University of Texas 

DMin (Bible Translation) - Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary 

Research

The nature of language and communication
The myth of literal language
Language and Community

Courses Taught: 
Principles of Translation
Language Programs Design & Management
Philosophical Perspectives in Linguistics
Semantics and Pragmatics