Luis Cerezo, Ph.D.

 

I am an Associate Professor of Spanish Linguistics at American University. My research focuses on three main areas: language learning with technology — especially video games —, translation pedagogy, and language and identity. I designed Talking to Avatars, a simulation that allows learners to interact with pre-filmed actors to complete real-life tasks.

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I teach courses on Spanish linguistics, translation, teacher training, and research methodology. I am privileged to work for curious and motivated students, many of whom continue to pursue careers in social justice, development, and education.

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As Director of the Spanish Language Program at American University, I lead a team of 10+ instructors that cater to 800+ students per year. Our courses teach language through content via a flipped-classroom approach, using technology productively to maximize meaningful classroom interaction.

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I love languages, technology, music, food, and the visual arts, and experiment with them in different ways. Contrary to my research, when I'm creating I don't worry about purpose, I just express my mood of the moment. I'd like to use this website as a platform to attract more students to research, and as a way to connect my researcher and artist sides and see what happens...

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