Emily Kuder

Emily Kuder serves as Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies at Connecticut College since 2017, concurrently holding the position of Associate Faculty Director of CISLA within the Department of Hispanic Studies.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
• M.A., University of Delaware
• B.A., University of Delaware

Professor Kuder's research investigates core areas of Hispanic linguistics with emphasis on Spanish phonetics and phonology, second language acquisition mechanisms, and pedagogical applications. Her work specifically analyzes didactic speech styles, prosodic features of teacher talk, Spanish intonation patterns, rhythmic structures, and evidence-based methodologies for Spanish language instruction across diverse learner populations.

Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory connecting theoretical linguistics to classroom practice, particularly through her 2017 book chapter examining cultural dimensions of language education for English Language Learners and her 2016 presentation addressing heritage speaker phonetics with direct curriculum design implications.