Professional Overview

María Esther Rodríguez Gil is a Contract Lecturer in English Language at the Department of Modern Philology, Translation and Interpretation, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. She holds a PhD in English Philology (2002) and has been affiliated with the university since 2003, contributing to the research group 'Linguistic Variation and Change in English' (VARLING). Her academic work emphasizes 18th-century English grammatical traditions and the historical teaching of English.

Education

• PhD in English Philology (2002), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
• M.Litt. in English Language (1999), University of Newcastle upon Tyne
• Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (2001), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
• Bachelor's Degree in English Philology (1996), Universities of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and La Laguna

Research & Projects

Her research focuses on historical sociolinguistics, eighteenth-century grammar writing, and language pedagogy. Key projects include the ECEG-database (a bio-bibliographic resource on 18th-century English grammars) and studies on female grammarians like Ann Fisher. She collaborates with institutions like the IATEXT Research Institute.

Teaching

• Specializes in English for Specific Purposes (Business, Tourism, Computing)
• Develops innovative methodologies integrating technology (e.g., virtual reality, AI)
• Past courses include 'History of English Grammar' and 'Language Acquisition'

Grants & Labs

Recipient of a British Academy Research Grant (2008–2010) for the ECEG project. Active in the 'Variación y Cambio Lingüístico' research group. Explores immersive technologies in education through projects like AI-RUBRIC and VR microteaching.

Awards

No explicit awards mentioned, but recognized for contributions to digital humanities and historical linguistics.