Jose Pino

Jose Pino serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the World Languages and Cultures Department within Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

His academic credentials include:

• B. Ed., Universidad de Caldas, Colombia
• M.A., Universidad de Caldas, Colombia
• M.A., Universidad de Salamanca, Spain
• Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Dr. Pino's research centers on innovative language pedagogy, particularly Teaching-Action Research using authentic materials to enhance reading comprehension in foreign language acquisition. His work bridges social justice themes through Human Rights Poetry analysis and specialized Spanish instruction. He maintains active engagement with contemporary Latin American literary movements while developing practical applications for Spanish for Specific Purposes curricula. His methodology emphasizes real-world language use and cultural contextualization.

Professional resources he utilizes include Antología poética, La página del idioma español, Resources for Language Teachers, and El poder de la palabra to support scholarly exchange.

He is accessible via phone at (478) 301-5345 and email pino_jh@mercer.edu for academic collaboration.