Javier García León

Dr. Javier García León is an Associate Professor of Spanish Linguistics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte). He serves as associate editor of the Spanish Journal of Applied Linguistics and focuses on interdisciplinary research in language, power, and representation. His expertise spans Queer Linguistics, Critical Discourse Analysis, and Latin American Cultural and Media Studies, particularly examining transgender representation in media across Latin America.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Spanish, University of Ottawa
• M.A. in Linguistics, Universidad Nacional de Colombia
• B.Ed. and Humanities (Spanish and English), Universidad Pedagógica Nacional, Colombia

Research Interests:
Dr. García León investigates Languages in Contact (e.g., Spanish and Creole in the Caribbean), Linguistic Attitudes and Policies in Colombia, and queer methodologies in sociolinguistics. His work critiques media narratives around LGBTQI+ communities, blending decolonial frameworks with critical discourse analysis.

Teaching: At UNC Charlotte, he teaches courses on Spanish sociopragmatics, critical discourse analysis, and advanced grammar/composition.