Melissa Negron

Melissa Negron is an Instructor of Spanish and Assistant Coordinator for the Heritage Language Program at Arizona State University's School of International Letters and Cultures. She specializes in teaching Spanish language courses for heritage and non-native learners in hybrid and online formats. Her research focuses on sociolinguistics and pedagogical strategies for heritage language education.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Spanish Linguistics, Arizona State University
• M.A. in Spanish Linguistics, Arizona State University
• B.A. in Secondary Education (Spanish Language Arts), Universidad de Puerto Rico

Research Interests: Dr. Negron investigates sociolinguistic dynamics within heritage language communities and develops pedagogical frameworks for bilingual learners. Her work emphasizes culturally responsive teaching methodologies and the role of technology in language acquisition.

Teaching: She has taught a wide range of Spanish courses including intermediate and advanced language instruction for bilingual students, conversation/composition courses, and special topics seminars.

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