Antonio Pérez-Núñez

Associate Professor of Spanish

Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 
PhD, Hispanic Linguistics with a concentration in Second Language Acquisition and Teacher Education (SLATE) 

Universidad de Granada 
M.A. in English Linguistics 

Universidad de Granada 
M.A. in Advanced Studies in Spanish 

Universidad de Granada 
B.A. in English Philology 

Research Interests

Antonio Pérez-Núñez’s research interests revolve around three key areas in language education. He is currently focusing on exploring the implementation and effectiveness of artificial intelligence (AI) in foreign language teaching and learning, seeking innovative ways to enhance language acquisition through technology. His work also delves into the realm of intercultural competence teaching and development, aiming to foster cultural awareness and understanding in language learners to promote effective communication in diverse settings. Lastly, Pérez-Núñez is also interested in the study of second language and heritage language acquisition, examining the factors that influence language learning outcomes and designing strategies to optimize language acquisition in educational settings.  

Courses Taught

LING 101: Introduction to Language  

LING 290: First & Second Language Acquisition: Theory and Research 

FYSE 120/LC 18: Spanish Panorama: Globally Connected Course  

Spanish 102: Beginning Spanish II  

Spanish 200: Elementary Spanish I  

Spanish 201: Beginning Spanish III  

Spanish 202: Intermediate Spanish  

Spanish 275: Spanish Skills Review  

Spanish 313: Spanish Composition  

Spanish 314: Spanish Conversation  

Spanish 328: Spanish Study Abroad 

Spanish 333: Topics in Hispanic Cultures  

Spanish 344: Advanced Grammar & Lexicon  

Spanish 381: Introduction to Spanish Linguistics  

Spanish 401: Honors Immersed Project: “Developing Linguistics Skills Through an Internship: The Case of English-Spanish Translation in a Law Firm in South Carolina  

Spanish 491: Bilingualism in the Hispanic World  

Spanish 499: Bachelor’s Essay: How do Teachers Address Intercultural Competencies in the Language Classroom?  

LALE 603: Second Language Acquisition  

LALE 695:   Standards-based Teaching Portfolio  

Publications

Pérez-Núñez, A (2023) "Exploring the Potential of Generative AI (ChatGPT) for Foreign Language Instruction:Applications and Challenges", Hispania.  

Pérez-Núñez, A. & Blamphin, B. (2018) “Intercultural Competence in the Language Classroom: What Do Foreign Language Teachers Actually Do?”, Southern Journal of Linguistics  

Pérez-Núñez, A. (2018) “The Acquisition of Spanish Gender Marking in the Writing of Heritage and Second Language Learners: Evidence from the Language Classroom”, Heritage Language Journal Education