Adabel Jiménez-Corretjer

Adabel Jiménez-Corretjer is a Lecturer in Foreign Languages and the Spanish 130 Course Coordinator at the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Romance Languages. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociolinguistics and Literature from Temple University (2009), an M.A. in Literature and Linguistics (Temple, 2002), and a second M.A. in Bilingual/Bicultural Studies (La Salle University, 1999). Her research focuses on gender roles in communicative strategies among Puerto Rican and Mexican communities in Philadelphia.

• Education:
• B.A. Psychology, Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
• M.A. Bilingual/Bicultural Studies, La Salle University (1999)
• M.A. Literature and Linguistics, Temple University (2002)
• Ph.D. Sociolinguistics and Literature, Temple University (2009)

Her 2012 book analyzes sociocultural values and gender dynamics among Puerto Ricans in Philadelphia. She has received teaching excellence awards and integrates Philadelphia's Spanish-speaking communities into her curriculum. Current research explores gender and communication in South Philadelphia's Mexican population.

• Awards:
• Department of Romance Languages Teaching Award
• University of Pennsylvania Greek Week Faculty Tea Excellence Certificate

Adabel has coordinated the Spanish 130 program since 2009, emphasizing hands-on cultural exploration. Though no formal grants or labs are specified, her work bridges academic research with community engagement.