Joyce LaOrden

Joyce LaOrden is an Instructor III in the Department of Language & Literature at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), part of the College of Arts & Sciences. She holds a Doctor of Modern Languages (DML) from Middlebury College, an MA from California State University, Sacramento, and a BA from Cleveland State University. Her research focuses on language acquisition methodologies and cultural studies of Spain and Latin America, including work with Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) to promote best practices in language education research.

• Education:
• Doctor of Modern Languages (Spanish/French), Middlebury College
• MA in Spanish, California State University, Sacramento
• BA in Spanish and Education, Cleveland State University
• Professional Affiliations:
• Florida Foreign Language Association (FFLA) - current member
• American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
• American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP)

Dr. LaOrden teaches courses such as SPN 1120C, SPN 1121C, and SPW4930: Special Topics in Campeche, Mexico. Her conference presentations include contributions to FFLA state conferences, ACTFL national conferences, Southwest Popular/American Culture (SWPACA), and AATSP Lucas Center Symposia. She has published research findings in the FFLA Journal.