Alberto Esquinca, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Dual Language and English Learner Education
SDSU
Primary Email: [email protected]
Phone/Fax
Primary Phone: 619-594-2864
Fax: 619-594-1183
Building/Location
Lamden Hall - 215A
Mail Code: 1152
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Bio
Alberto Esquinca is a sociolinguist who investigates how bi-/ multilingualism is recognized as an asset to learn science and engineering, as well as the language policies that foment that recognition. As a queer fronterizo scholar, he is also particularly interested in the relationship between identity and learning, particularly for transnational students.
Education
Ph.D. in Education (Language, Literacy & Learning Specialization), University of Southern California
Areas of Specialization
Within bilingual science teacher preparation, my work focuses on engineering education to expand participation of multilingual learners.
Languages
Spanish (first language), English, Portuguese (conversational), Greek (beginning), French (beginning)
Intellectual Contributions
- Translanguaging in STEAM
- Transfronterizes narratives and identities
Grants
Current research: Research with Novice Science & Engineering Teachers (currently funded through a Spencer Rapid Response Bridge Program, formerly through the National Science Foundation)