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Sonia Moran Panero is a Lecturer at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics. She is a member of the Centre for Global Englishes and the Centre for Linguistics, Language Education and Acquisition Research. Her research examines the sociolinguistic dimensions of global English use, focusing on language ideologies, identity negotiations, and translanguaging practices in multilingual educational contexts. She completed her ESRC-funded PhD in Applied Linguistics (2016) and MA (2009) at the University of Southampton, following a BA in English Philology from the Universidad de Salamanca, Spain.
Education Background:
- BA in English Philology (English Linguistics, Culture, and Literature), Universidad de Salamanca
- MA in Applied Linguistics and Research Methodology, University of Southampton (2009)
- PhD in Applied Linguistics, University of Southampton (2016), ESRC-funded
Research Interests: Sonia’s work addresses sociolinguistic implications of globalization, particularly regarding English as a global lingua franca (ELF), translanguaging, and language policy in Spanish-speaking countries. She investigates how ideologies about language legitimacy affect educational access and sociocultural diversity. Her recent projects include the British Council-funded 'Decolonising English in Higher Education' (2025) and collaborations on EMI in Turkey and Latin America.
Publications Trends: Sonia’s recent articles emphasize decolonial approaches to English language education, translanguaging in multilingual classrooms, and sociolinguistic justice. Her work often bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical studies in international universities, reflecting a commitment to global citizenship and equitable language practices.
Scientific Awards:
- Shortlisted for the international Joshua A. Fishman Award (2018) for doctoral research on language ideologies in the Spanish-speaking world
- Nominated for University of Southampton Vice-Chancellor's Awards (2025)
Advising & Grants: Sonia currently supervises PhD students in Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics. Her research has been supported by grants including the British Council Widening Participation Grant (£190,000) and partnerships with Turkish institutions (e.g., 'Classroom Discourse in EMI courses in Turkey', 2020–2021). She has also contributed to large-scale projects on English language policy and Spanish as a second language (2009–2015).
Labs & Teams: Active in the University of Southampton’s Centre for Global Englishes and Centre for Linguistics, Language Education and Acquisition Research, where she collaborates on interdisciplinary studies of global linguistic dynamics and educational equity.
