Justin Patrick White

Dr. Justin Patrick White is a Professor of Spanish and Linguistics at Florida Atlantic University, where he also serves as the Director of the Spanish Basic Language Program. His academic journey includes a PhD in Spanish with a specialization in Second Language Acquisition from Florida State University, an MA in Spanish and Linguistics from Bowling Green State University, and a BS in Secondary Education - Spanish. Dr. White has significantly expanded the Spanish Basic Language Program from 1600 to 3000 annual students since 2009.

• Key Roles: Professor, Director, and Editor of the Southern Journal of Linguistics
• Teaching: FLE 6892 for GTAs, courses on SLA, Bilingualism, and Forensic Linguistics

Dr. White's research focuses on:

• Language Processing: Investigating cognitive mechanisms in second language acquisition
• Mixed Language Classrooms: Developing pedagogical approaches for combined heritage and L2 learner environments
• Comprehensible Input: Exploring application in online language education
• Heritage Language Research: Analyzing pedagogical strategies for heritage learners

His recent publications examine topics like lexical preference in input processing, pandemic-driven language teaching transformations, and dative clitic placement. As Editor of the Southern Journal of Linguistics since 2020, he engages with diverse research across the field. Dr. White maintains an open-door policy through both physical and virtual Zoom office hours.