Mónica Souto González is a Lecturer in the Department of Modern Languages at Boğaziçi University, Turkey, where she has been part of the Spanish instructors' team since 2015. She actively designs curricula, class materials, and assessment systems while contributing to teacher training initiatives. Education: Ph.D. in Education (ongoing), University of La Laguna, Spain M.A. in Education and Technology, University of La Laguna, Spain (2017) M.A. in Teaching Spanish as a Second Language, University of Alcala, Spain (2013) B.A. in European Languages and Cultures, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy (2007) Her research pioneers Spanish as a Foreign Language (SFL) pedagogy , emphasizing ICT integration for digital competence, formative assessment via rubrics, learner autonomy , and key competencies development . She innovates through learning design frameworks that merge technology with curriculum to enhance language acquisition. Publication analysis (2009–2017) reveals dual expertise: language education technology (2013–2017) focusing on digital narration and rubric-based assessment, and Cuban linguistics/literature (2009–2011) examining 19th-century narratives and Havana speech patterns. Recent work prioritizes competency-driven strategies for modern ELE classrooms. Scientific Awards: None documented. She mentors preservice Spanish teachers from Comillas Foundation, Girona University, and Valencia International University via Boğaziçi's internship program and presents at conferences for Cervantes Institute, Istanbul University, and Edinumen/SGEL publishers. No research grants are specified. As a core organizer of Boğaziçi University's annual Jornadas de Formación de Profesorado ELE since 2014, she drives professional development for Spanish educators across Turkey and Spain.
