Nora Vergara Legarra

Nora Vergara Legarra is a Lecturer in Scientific English at the Institute of Modern Languages, affiliated with Universidad Complutense. She teaches in degree programs including Psychology, Nursing, and Early Childhood and Primary Education, while also coordinating external language proficiency exams such as CertAcles and IELTS.

• Doctorate in English Philology – Universidad Complutense
• Master’s in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language – Universidad Antonio de Nebrija

Her research centers on intercultural competence development in foreign language education for specific purposes and explores decolonial perspectives in Anglo-Caribbean literature. She integrates literary analysis with language pedagogy, focusing on how cultural identity and postcolonial discourse shape language learning. Her work bridges applied linguistics and literary studies to foster critical awareness in language classrooms.

Her publications and conference contributions focus on Caribbean literature and foreign language didactics, indicating sustained scholarly engagement in both literary and educational domains. These works reflect interdisciplinary trends combining cultural studies, postcolonial theory, and language teaching methodologies.

She has received significant recognition for her academic contributions:

• Outstanding Doctorate Award, Universidad Complutense (2013)
• Honorary Mention, ASELE-CREADE Research Award on Interculturality and L2 Teaching (2007)

Nora Vergara Legarra advises on curriculum development for language testing and instruction. Her leadership as coordinator of official language exams underscores her role in academic assessment and quality assurance. Although no formal grants are listed, her research output and participation in national and international conferences indicate active scholarly engagement and likely involvement in research projects.

She is associated with the Institute of Modern Languages, where she contributes to both teaching innovation and research in foreign language education. Her work supports institutional goals in language certification and intercultural training, particularly in professional and educational contexts.