Julieta Fernández

Julieta Fernández is an Associate Professor in the Spanish & Portuguese Department at the University of Arizona, with affiliations in the Second Language Acquisition and Teaching (SLAT) Ph.D. program and the Technology Enhanced Language Learning (TELL) cluster. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from Penn State University, an MA in TESL from the University of Illinois, and a BA in Spanish-English Translation from IES en Lenguas Vivas in Argentina. Her research focuses on second language pragmatics, study abroad contexts, corpus linguistics, and pedagogical applications of qualitative and corpus-based methods. She directs the Tucson Applied Linguistics Lab, supported by a Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Grant, and collaborates on initiatives like the linguistically responsive TA training model funded by a CUES grant.

Her educational background includes advanced degrees in applied linguistics and translation, emphasizing both theoretical and practical dimensions of language acquisition. Research interests span pragmatics, interaction analysis, corpus-based discourse studies, and the role of technology in language learning. She teaches courses on applied linguistics, second language teaching methodology, and qualitative research methods.

Recent work highlights her exploration of pragmatic marker effects on L2 fluency perceptions, corpus methodologies in SLA research, and critical reflections on qualitative interview methods in study abroad research. Her grants and collaborative projects underscore commitment to pedagogical innovation and equitable language education practices.

Prof. Fernández's lab and teaching emphasize hands-on research opportunities for graduate students, with a focus on bridging theory and practice in second language acquisition. She actively contributes to professional development through her courses and serves as a disciplinary leader in applied linguistics.