Francesc Roca Urgell

Francesc Roca Urgell is a Professor at the Department of Philology and Communication within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Girona. His academic career spans decades, with a focus on Spanish language, linguistic theory, and second language acquisition.

• Education
  • Doctor in Hispanic Philology (Theoretical Linguistics program) from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1997)
  • Licentiate in Hispanic Philology from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1989)

His research explores linguistic description, typology, and language contact, with emphasis on Romance language syntax and morphology, comparative grammar, and acquisition processes for Spanish and Catalan as second languages. He has led multiple official master's programs and held significant administrative roles, including Department Director (2022–present), Vice-Rector for Academic Policy and Teaching (2013–2017), and Vice-Dean for Students and External Relations (2004–2008). His work bridges theoretical linguistics with educational innovation.