Chase Krebs

Chase Krebs serves as a Spanish Instructor in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literature at the University of South Alabama's College of Arts and Sciences. He teaches comprehensive Spanish curricula including introductory through advanced levels, with specialized healthcare-focused courses for medical professionals.

His academic credentials include:

• M.A. in Spanish Linguistics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2014)
• B.A. in Foreign Languages and Literatures (Spanish), University of South Alabama (2012)
• Study Abroad in Spanish, Enforex Spanish Language School, Madrid, Spain (2010)

Krebs' research centers on technology-enhanced language pedagogy, particularly smartphone applications for foreign language instruction. His work explores translatability of figurative language in third-language acquisition and develops proficiency-based teaching frameworks. He specializes in healthcare Spanish contexts, creating practical methodologies for communicative competence development through digital tools and innovative assessment models.

His scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on mobile technology integration in language education, with publications and presentations examining practical classroom applications of smartphone tools. This work establishes connections between digital literacy development and language proficiency outcomes, particularly in specialized domains like healthcare Spanish.

Professional recognition includes:

• Department of Spanish & Portuguese Conference Travel Grant (2015)
• Ursula Williams Graduate Student Conference Grant (2015)

Krebs actively mentors through National Spanish Honor Society programs at Theodore and Citronelle High Schools while serving on Mobile County's Seal of Biliteracy Advisory Committee. His administrative contributions include treasurer roles for the Alabama World Languages Association and curriculum development for secondary language programs, focusing on practical implementation of proficiency standards.

He directs cultural exchange initiatives including the ASMS Seville Program and organizes professional development through the South Alabama Language Institute, fostering collaborative networks among K-12 and university language educators across the region.