Christian Shaffer
47 Burrowes, Cubicle 9
Education:
BA, Spanish, Villanova University
Research Interests:
Phonology and phonetics, Speech perception and reproduction of second language learners, bilingualism, language variation and change, historical linguistics, and Spanish as a heritage language in the United States
Biography:
I am a graduate student in the Hispanic Linguistics MA/PhD program in the Department of Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. I earned my BA in Spanish from Villanova University. My research interests are quite varied, but currently include phonological perception and reproduction of second language learners and bilingual speakers, language contact and change, and language evolution over time. In my spare time, I enjoy golfing, going to the gym, and playing chess.