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Dr. Liudmila Klimanova is an Associate Professor in the Department of Russian and Slavic Studies at the University of Arizona's College of Humanities. She holds affiliations with the Human Rights Practice Program and the National Center for Interpretation. Her research focuses on the intersection of language studies, multilingualism, multiculturalism, and technology, with a particular emphasis on Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) and digital pedagogy. She serves as Core Faculty and Social-Cultural Dimensions Area Chair in the Second Language Acquisition and Teaching (SLAT) doctoral program, and co-directs the LLC Commons curricular resource project for Russian language instruction. Dr. Klimanova also leads the Footprints initiative, which trains language teachers in place-based learning and critical pedagogies. She is Editor-in-Chief of the Russian Language Journal and an Associate Editor for the Issues in the Teaching of East European and Eurasian Languages and Cultures series, while serving as Secretary for the Computer-Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO).
Her teaching spans courses in Russian Studies, human rights in Eurasia, and language and digital media. Recent research explores virtual exchange dynamics, identity construction in digital spaces, and equitable technology integration in language education. She advocates for multilingualism and critical digital literacies through projects like hashtag-based identity performance studies and telecollaborative learning initiatives.
Dr. Klimanova’s work bridges theoretical and applied aspects of language education, emphasizing technology’s role in fostering intercultural competence and social justice. Her publications address challenges such as marginalized learners’ representation in virtual exchanges and the semiotics of digital communication. She actively mentors students exploring technology’s impact on language identity and global communication.
