Dr. Adriana Patino

Professor

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Biography

Adriana Patiño-Santos is a professor in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics at the University of Southampton, where she also serves as the Director of the Centre for Linguistics, Language Education and Acquisition Research (CLLEAR). She specializes in sociolinguistic ethnography, focusing on language socialization and narrative inquiry, particularly within multilingual contexts. Patiño has extensive experience working with young people and families, exploring themes of identity, memory, and mobility. Holding a PhD in Linguistics from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, she is also an active member of several academic bodies, having taught and conducted research in Colombia and Spain. Her research interests encompass the dynamics of multilingualism and social relationships through storytelling. Adriana has published in leading journals and has been involved in numerous research projects related to language policies, educational strategies for newcomers, and family language practices in diverse urban classrooms.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2012-09-01 — Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, England

Teaches modules on Cultural Studies, Narrative Inquiry, and Language Society Research Methods.

Director of Centre for Linguistics, Language Education and Acquisition Research

2012-09-01 — Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, England

Leads multidisciplinary research initiatives in linguistics and language education.

Director of Postgraduate Studies

2020-09-01 — Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, England

Oversees postgraduate curriculum and student outcomes.

Director of Doctoral Programmes

2017-09-01 — 2020-09-01

University of Southampton • Southampton, England

Managed doctoral training and supervision programs.

Coordinator of Distance PhD Programme

2014-09-01 — 2020-09-01

University of Southampton • Southampton, England

Developed and coordinated distance learning PhD programs.