Dr. Cecilia Montes Alcalá

Associate Professor

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Biography

Cecilia Montes-Alcalá is an Associate Professor of Spanish and Linguistics at the School of Modern Languages at Georgia Tech, where she has been a faculty member since 2004. She holds a PhD in Hispanic Linguistics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. As the Director of the Spanish Program, she oversees various academic initiatives and study abroad programs, such as the Spain LBAT in Madrid. Her research focuses on sociolinguistics, bilingualism, and language contact, with recent publications that include contributions to books and journal articles on these topics. She has presented her work at numerous national and international conferences, demonstrating her active engagement in the field. Her teaching interests encompass bilingualism, sociolinguistics, applied linguistics, and Spanish culture and history. She has received various research grants and awards from reputable institutions, reflecting her contributions to the academic community.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Georgia Tech • Atlanta

Teaching and researching in areas of Spanish and Linguistics, with a focus on sociolinguistics and bilingualism.

Courses

LING-2001: Intro Language SPAN-3101: Conversation SPAN-3211: Spain SPAN-3694: Seminar Abroad SPAN-3823: Special Topics SPAN-3833: Special Topics SPAN-4165: Bilingualism-Span World SPAN-4170: Span Applied Linguistics SPAN-4270: Span Sociolinguistics SPAN-4500: Intercultural Seminar SPAN-6170: Applied Linguistics SPAN-6270: Span Sociolinguistics SPAN-6500: Intercultural Seminar

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.