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Dr. Martin Guardado is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on sociocultural and applied linguistics, particularly heritage language socialization, Indigenous language revitalization (e.g., Pipil Náhuat in El Salvador), and multilingualism in immigrant families. He has led numerous SSHRC-funded projects investigating language policies, parenting strategies, and community-based interventions.
Education: Secondary school diploma and B.A. (Honours) in TEFL (Universidad Francisco Gavidia, El Salvador); TESOL Diploma (Vancouver Community College); M.A. and Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics (University of British Columbia). He has taught extensively in Canada, the U.S., and El Salvador, with expertise in TESL/EFL, sociolinguistics, and discourse analysis.
Research interests include language ideologies, task-based language teaching, and the internationalization of higher education. His work bridges academia and community, emphasizing participatory research in Indigenous and immigrant communities.
- Key Awards: McCalla Professorship (2020-2022), SSHRC Insight Grant ($95K), Ann Hawson Memorial Prize (2008)
- Teaching: Courses include LING 101 (Linguistic Analysis), LING 102 (Linguistics in Action), LING 314 (Discourse Analysis)
- Collaborations: Partnerships with Universidad Don Bosco (El Salvador), Erasmus University (Netherlands), and Alberta community organizations
