María Isabel González Cruz

María Isabel González Cruz is a Professor at the Department of Modern Philology, Translation and Interpretation, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC). Her research focuses on sociolinguistics, cultural studies, and intercultural communication through the analysis of anglicisms in Canarian Spanish and English-language romance fiction.

• Key Research Areas:
  • Sociolinguistics: Analyzing lexical survival and borrowing, particularly anglicisms, in Canarian Spanish and English fiction.
  • Cultural Studies: Exploring identity construction, exoticism, and paradise discourse in romance fiction set in the Canary Islands.
  • Language Contact: Investigating bilingual romances and the impact of socio-cultural factors on language use.

Her recent publications examine the lexical evolution of Canarian Spanish, pragmatics of digital headlines, and interdisciplinary trends in romance fiction. She has contributed to edited volumes and book chapters in these fields, often collaborating with regional and international scholars.

González Cruz participates in research groups such as GIR Sociolinguistic and Sociocultural Studies and GIR Translation, Interculturality, and Travel Literature. Her work bridges linguistics, literary analysis, and cultural history, with a focus on the Canary Islands' representation in global narratives.