Dr. Gabriela Alfaraz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Gabriela G. Alfaraz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Romance and Classical Studies at Michigan State University. Her primary research focuses on language variation and change, dialect contact, and language attitudes. She has published numerous articles on the variation and change in Caribbean Spanish, exploring topics such as dialect contact, codeswitching, and perceptual dialectology. With a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Michigan State University, her work critically examines the nuances of language dynamics in diverse sociolinguistic contexts. Alfaraz's scholarly contributions advance understanding in the fields of bilingualism and language perception, particularly in Caribbean settings.

Research Interests

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology