Jaime Pérez González

Jaime Pérez González is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), affiliated with the College of Letters and Science. His research focuses on morphology, syntax, and semantics with a special emphasis on Mayan languages, including language documentation, revitalization, and ethical methodologies in linguistic fieldwork. He holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Texas at Austin (2021), an MA from El Colegio de México (2012), and a BA in Hispanic Language and Literatures from Universidad Michoacana (2009).

His research explores the interplay between morphology, syntax, and semantics in agglutinative languages, particularly in underdocumented Mayan varieties like Mocho’. Projects include a descriptive grammar of Mocho’, language preservation initiatives, and the development of Tseltal language tools. He emphasizes community engagement in linguistic work and has published on ethical principles in fieldwork methodologies.

Teaching responsibilities include courses such as LING 101, LING 80, and advanced seminars in linguistic theory and field methods. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, advocating for equitable collaboration with Indigenous communities in language documentation and revitalization efforts.

Key projects include the Documentation of Mocho’ and bilingual publications like El conejo y el coyote. He actively reviews for journals like Native American and Indigenous Studies and contributes to language archiving guidelines. His research highlights the importance of integrating local knowledge systems into linguistic scholarship.