Steven Flanagan

Dr. Steven Flanagan is an Associate Teaching Professor of Spanish and Director of Spanish Second Language Acquisition at Arizona State University (ASU), affiliated with the School of International Letters and Cultures. He has been at ASU since 2013, with prior experience in Mexico and Spain, including studies at the Universitat d’Alacant. His role focuses on teaching Spanish language courses (SPA 101 to 413) and graduate-level methodologies in language education and program administration. He emphasizes pedagogical growth and research in post-secondary teacher training, curriculum design, and online/hybrid learning efficacy.

Education: Ed.D. in Leadership and Innovation (2022), M.A. in Spanish Applied Linguistics (2016), MTESOL (2016), and B.A. in Foreign Language and Literature (2010) from Arizona State University and Frostburg State University. Awards include the 2021 CLAS Outstanding Instructor Award and 2024 AATSP Distinguished Teacher Certificate. Professional memberships span organizations like MLA, AATSP, and ACTFL.

Expertise includes Second Language Acquisition, Spanish linguistics, higher education reform, and online teaching strategies. He coordinates courses across undergraduate and graduate levels, advocating for student success through innovative language program design.