Juan Berríos

Juan Berríos serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures within the College of Arts and Humanities at California State University, Fresno. He joined the university in Fall 2023 and maintains an active research and teaching profile in Hispanic linguistics and language education.

Education:

• University of Pittsburgh - Ph.D., M.A. in Hispanic Linguistics
• Auburn University - M.A. in Spanish
• Universidad Central de Venezuela - B.A. (Licenciatura) in Translation and Interpreting

Dr. Berríos' research spans multiple dimensions of language study, with particular emphasis on second language acquisition, sociolinguistic variation, and bilingualism. His work integrates computational approaches with traditional linguistic methodologies, examining how learners acquire complex grammatical structures in Spanish. He maintains active research projects on progressive constructions in L2 Spanish, future-in-the-past expression across dialects, and the application of contemporary music in language instruction. His expertise extends to translation and interpreting, with practical experience in medical and legal contexts (EN<>ES, FR<>ES).

Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent focus on morphosyntactic variation in Spanish, particularly examining how learners navigate complex aspectual systems. His work frequently employs corpus-based and experimental methodologies, often comparing native speaker patterns with those of learners across proficiency levels. The research demonstrates increasing sophistication in analyzing how lexical frequency, structural priming, and other cognitive factors influence grammatical development.

As an educator, Dr. Berríos mentors students on research projects, including a recent collaboration with Danny Karamanlian examining the effectiveness of contemporary music in promoting fluency in elementary Spanish classrooms. His teaching portfolio includes graduate courses on Spanish second language acquisition and undergraduate courses spanning applied linguistics, translation principles, and specialized interpreting.

Dr. Berríos maintains active scholarly engagement through conference presentations (including NWAV and PAMLA), podcast appearances discussing language education, and ongoing collaborations with researchers across multiple institutions. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical language teaching applications, reflecting his dual identity as both researcher and practitioner in the language field.