Today, Josh successfully defended his dissertation proposal! We’ve been praying about his defense since August and are delighted that Josh was able to defend before the end of the school year. I’m extremely proud of my husband. Josh has had many “interruptions” during this school year (my hospitalization, Becca’s time in the NICU, etc.) and has continued to be a good husband, father, teacher, and student throughout them all. Darling, I’m so proud of you – I adore you!
(Below is the abstract for Josh’s proposal.)
The public is invited to a dissertation proposal defense by Joshua Jensen.
Date: Next week, Tuesday May 11, 2010
Time: 2.30 PM
Location: Trimble Hall, Room 200
Title of Proposal: “Jarai Clause Structure & Serial Verb Constructions”
This dissertation will investigate the structure of clauses in Jarai (Austronesian; Vietnam and Cambodia), with a special focus on grammatical functions and multi-verb clauses. The research will establish language-internal criteria for (1) determining the syntax of clauses, (2) identifying grammatical functions such as subject and object, and (3) identifying and categorizing serial verb constructions, clauses which have two verbs without any indication of subordination or coordination. The investigation of serial verb constructions will address both their typological characteristics (Durie 1997, Aikhenvald and Dixon 2006) and their syntactic structure (Baker 1989, Collins 1997, Baker and Stewart 1999).
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! We were praying for you.
Congratulations! So glad to hear it went well!
Very happy for you, Joshua and proud of you. You know you are one of my favorites from the Wed. Night Prayer Group!!
Congratulations, Josh!
dag, no wonder Becca is such a solid sleeper lol
YEAH!!!! I am so excited! Wonderful job Josh! Keep up the good work to both of you…there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Congratulations, Josh!!
I wish I could go to your proposal defense but I had to give the final exam to the students at that time. What a great news!
Congatulations, Josh! Am sure it was a blessing to have a supportive and darling wife by your side, encouraging and praying! Lot of love to you all.
I wish it were possible to improve one’s level of intelligence by simply being related to BRILLIANT nephews and nieces…..but alas! (sigh) We are so proud of you and this magnificent accomplishment ! Yaaaaaayyyyy for Josh !!!
I am proud of you but I was never nervous. You are the man!
Congratulations, Josh!!!
Congratulations, Josh!!
Congratulations! Huge hurdle soared over! (Sam’s comment gave me a GREAT laugh!!!)
Your baby is so butiful.
Dittos to Amy’s comments! So thankful you were able to successfully defend, Josh, before the summer break! Our prayers won’t stop – we know there is still lots of work ahead. Praying that you and Amy will have a profitable summer of writing – and family time. You’ve both had very busy school years – along with adding to the family. Congratulations to both of you!
Congratulations! We understand how significant this platform is. Keep plowing!