Christina García

Christina García, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Spanish at Saint Louis University's Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, within the College of Arts and Sciences. She specializes in Phonetics, Phonology, Sociolinguistics, and Second Language Acquisition, with a focus on Ecuadorian Spanish. Dr. García teaches courses such as Spanish Phonetics & Phonology, Spanish for the Health Professions, and Spanish in the World.

• Education:
• Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2015
• M.A., The Ohio State University, 2011
• B.A., The Ohio State University, 2009

Her research interests emphasize the application of phonological principles to language teaching and the sociolinguistic variation of Spanish. She is a member of the Professional Latino Action Network (PLAN), reflecting her community engagement.

• Awards:
• 2017 Saint Louis University Faculty Commitment to Experiential Learning Award

No advising or grant details are explicitly mentioned. She is affiliated with Morrissey Hall, Saint Louis, MO.