Kathryn Jane Wiggins

Kathryn Jane Wiggins is an Associate Professor in the Department of Specific Didactics at the University of Girona, Spain, where she is affiliated with the Faculty of Tourism. She teaches English language courses to undergraduate students in the Tourism degree program and has extensive experience in TEFL across multiple disciplines.

Educational Background:

• BA (Hons) in Humanities and Spanish Philology
• Licentiate Diploma in TESOL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
• Postgraduate Diploma in University Teaching

Her research and teaching focus on language education, particularly English for Specific Purposes (ESP), applied linguistics, and pedagogical training for university staff. She has designed and delivered language programs for students in Tourism, Physiotherapy, and Computer Science, as well as professional development courses for academic and administrative personnel through the Language Service of UdG and the Institute of Educational Sciences (ICE).

She is also an official examiner for Cambridge FCE/CAE exams and actively contributes to academic discourse through scientific translation, text editing, and participation in international research projects. While specific publications are not listed, her involvement in journal and book publications, conferences, and research projects is acknowledged.

Professional Recognition:

• Official Cambridge FCE/CAE Examiner

She advises on language curriculum design and collaborates on grants and international initiatives related to language teaching and higher education innovation. Her work bridges pedagogy, interdisciplinarity, and internationalization in academic contexts.

She is actively involved in research teams and collaborative educational projects, contributing expertise in language instruction and academic communication.