Dr. Pablo Robles García

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Pablo Robles-García specializes in vocabulary acquisition, with a particular emphasis on the role of high-frequency words in vocabulary development for L2 Spanish learners. He has developed multiple vocabulary tests that enable educators to evaluate the breadth of vocabulary knowledge among L2 Spanish learners. His research extends to instructional strategies and practices aimed at enhancing vocabulary learning experiences and outcomes for L2 learners. Current teaching responsibilities include courses such as Intermediate Spanish and Theories of Vocabulary Teaching and Learning. He holds a PhD in Hispanic Linguistics from the University of California, Davis, an MA in Linguistics from the University of León, Spain, and a BA in Elementary Education, also from the University of León. His areas of teaching and research interests encompass vocabulary acquisition, testing, language acquisition, and Spanish derivational morphology.

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Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Toronto • Mississauga

Teaching courses related to Spanish Language Studies and research on L2 vocabulary acquisition.

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology