Alison L. Stewart

Dr. Alison L. Stewart is an Associate Professor of Teaching in Hispanic Studies at Seaver College, Pepperdine University. She brings interdisciplinary expertise spanning law and Hispanic linguistics to her teaching and research.

Education:

• PhD, University of California, Los Angeles (2010)
• MA, California State University, San Diego (2005)
• JD, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (2000)
• BA, University of San Diego (1997)

Her research focuses on practical applications of Spanish language studies, with specializations in:

• Legal and professional Spanish communication
• Translation theory and practice
• Hispanic literary traditions
• Language pedagogy and curriculum design

She regularly presents her pedagogical innovations at national conferences.

Conference Recognition:

• Presented research on legal client interviews at AATSP (2019)
• Conducted professional workshop on Legal Spanish at AATSP (2017)

She teaches across the Spanish curriculum including specialized courses in Legal Spanish, Translation, and Spanish for the Professions that leverage her unique legal-academic background.