Professor Dr. Martin Guardado

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Biography

Dr. Martin Guardado is a professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Alberta. He specializes in sociocultural linguistics and has a particular focus on language socialization and literacy practices in immigrant communities across Canada. His recent projects include exploration of multilingualism among Japanese families in Montreal and revitalization efforts for the critically endangered Indigenous language, Pipil Náhuat, in El Salvador. With extensive teaching experience, Dr. Guardado has worked with public school teachers, student teachers, and graduate students in Canada and El Salvador. He obtained his Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from the University of British Columbia. Throughout his career, he has secured multiple grants, including SSHRC Insight and Partnership Engage Grants, aimed at investigating heritage language ideologies and practices in linguistically diverse families.

Research Interests

Language Socialization Multilingualism Trilingualism Indigenous Language Revitalization Community-Based Research Heritage Languages Discourse Analysis Sociocultural Linguistics Task-Based Language Teaching Teaching English for Academic Purposes

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Teaching and researching linguistics with a focus on sociocultural aspects and language revitalization.

Awards

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McCalla Professorship

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SSHRC Insight Grant

Courses

LING 102 - Linguistics Action LING 314 - Discourse Analysis

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93

Prerequisites

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management

Application Checklist

  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)

Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management