David Hervas

Dr. David Hervas is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), part of the College of Liberal Arts. With over 15 years of experience, he has taught at institutions including Texas A&M-Commerce and UT-Dallas. His research focuses on Second Language Acquisition, Spanish Linguistics, and innovative teaching methods. He has been actively involved in professional service, including curriculum design, faculty mentorship, and community engagement through cultural initiatives.

Education: PhD in General Linguistics & Second Language Acquisition (Tulane University, 2010); MA in Spanish as a Foreign Language (Universidad Antonio de Nebrija, 2004); MA in Foreign Language Education (Universidad de Alcalá, 1997); BA in English Language & Literature (Universidad de Alcalá, 1996).

Research interests include language pedagogy, sociolinguistics, and Hispanic literature analysis. His publications span books, conference papers, and journal articles on topics like vocabulary acquisition and narrative structure in literature. Awards include recognition for teaching excellence and contributions to language education.

Teaching responsibilities include courses from beginner Spanish to advanced composition and business Spanish. He has also led workshops on maximizing target language use in classrooms and participated in national/international conferences on language teaching innovations.