Professor Francisco Gallardo del Puerto officially took office as the Director of the Department of Philology at the University of Cantabria. The investiture ceremony, held on November 14th, marked the beginning of a new era for the Department, as he brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to academic excellence.
Francisco Gallardo del Puerto’s research focuses on the acquisition of English as a foreign language, with emphasis on pronunciation and the integrated learning of content and language. His work explores additional aspects such as the age factor, linguistic transfer, lexis, morphosyntax, motivation, and collaborative learning. With three six-year research terms and extensive involvement in diverse projects since 1998, he is currently leading a Ministry of Science and Innovation project on pronunciation acquisition in bilingual and non-bilingual Primary Education settings. Dr. Gallardo del Puerto completed a postdoctoral stay at the University of Iowa and is an external member of the Consolidated Research Group of Language and Speech Excellence at the University of the Basque Country. He also directs the UC research group Learning English as an Additional Language (LEAL) (https://leal.unican.es/) and has co-edited books and special issues, receiving the AESLA research award. His publications include chapters in various prestigious journals and he has held management roles in academic and association settings, demonstrating a broad expertise in language acquisition and teaching.
His appointment as the director of the Philology Department is seen as a testament to his dedication.
The event showcased the widespread support and anticipation for the positive changes that Dr. Gallardo del Puerto is expected to bring to the Department of Philology. Members of the Department and LEAL united in extending their congratulations to Dr. Gallardo del Puerto.
As Dr. Gallardo del Puerto embarks on this new journey as the director of the Philology Department, the heartfelt message from LEAL members is clear:
Congratulations, Patxi. Your dedication and hard work have truly paid off, and we wish you all the best as you embark on this exciting journey. You will undoubtedly make a significant impact, and we look forward to witnessing your success. Best wishes,
The LEAL team
Read more: https://web.unican.es/noticias/Paginas/2023/11/francisco-gallardo-filologia.aspx
Check out Francisco Gallardo del Puerto’s profile: https://leal.unican.es/francisco-gallardo-del-puerto/