Sonia R Badenas

Sonia R Badenas serves as Associate Professor of French in the Department of International Languages & Global Studies at Andrews University, where she also coordinates the Adventist Colleges Abroad program and participates in the ACA Curriculum Board, Liberal Arts Council, and Honors Council.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in Applied Linguistics, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia (2015)
• MA in Licence ès Lettres, University of Geneva (2000)
• MA in Français Langue Étrangère, University of Grenoble (2005)

Dr. Badenas's research pioneers the integration of short stories and fairy tales in cinematic adaptations to advance second language acquisition. Her methodology transforms films like *Blancanieves* and *The Little Prince* into dynamic tools for developing written expression and cultural fluency, moving beyond traditional pedagogy to harness narrative immersion. This approach spans from intermediate French courses to specialized upper-division classes in literature, film, and French Culture & Cuisine, emphasizing authentic engagement with francophone and Hispanic cultural products.

Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal an expanding interdisciplinary trajectory, connecting linguistic analysis with political discourse, religious symbolism in folklore, and digital storytelling. Collaborative works with scholars like Stefanescu and Cortez demonstrate cross-cultural applications of her narrative framework across Spanish and French contexts.

Through the Adventist Colleges Abroad program, Dr. Badenas champions immersive learning as critical for language mastery, directly informing her pedagogical research. Her council memberships focus on curriculum innovation that embeds narrative-based immersion strategies across liberal arts education, ensuring students gain both linguistic proficiency and intercultural competence.