Dr. Javier Barroso

Biography

Javier Barroso is a Lecturer at MIT Global Languages, specializing in Spanish education. He teaches both introductory and advanced levels, focusing on heritage learners and developing courses like 21G.700: Introductory Spanish for Heritage Learners. Prior to his position at MIT, he served as the Spanish Project Manager and Advisor at the Open Language Resource Center at the University of Kansas, where he completed his doctoral studies. His work includes co-authoring the online grammar text AccessoHub: Forma y Funcion aimed at intermediate Spanish learners. Barroso is actively involved in promoting minority education and diversity on the MIT campus and has presented his pedagogical efforts at various conferences, including those for Latin American Studies and language pedagogy. His interests revolve around integrating technology in language education and exploring the cultural narratives of Latin America, considering historical and political contexts.

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