Amanda Boomershine

I am a linguist, focusing on the perception and production of Spanish and English by heritage, L1, and L2 speakers in the United States, as well as on the intersection of language and identity. I completed my undergraduate education in Linguistics & Hispanic Linguistics / Spanish at the University of Virginia, followed by both my MA and PhD in Hispanic Linguistics at the Ohio State University. I serve as the Internship Coordinator for World Languages. I enjoy working with both undergraduate and graduate students to help them become more involved with the local Latinx community and to include them in my research projects. If you are interested in volunteering in the community, completing an internship, or doing research, let me know!

Aside from work, I serve on the board of directors of the Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross, Cape Fear HealthNet, and Cape Fear Latinos. I also lead the UNCW Latino Alliance, where I enjoy working with the Latinx and refugee communities to ensure they feel welcomed and connected to the community.

Education

Ph.D. in Hispanic Linguistics, Ohio State University
M.A. in Hispanic Linguistics, Ohio State University
B.A. in Hispanic Linguistics, University of Virginia
B.A. in Linguistics, University of Virginia

Specialization in Teaching

Spanish Service-Learning
Immigration
US Spanish
Phonetics
Linguistics
Study Abroad
Heritage Spanish

Research Interests

Service-Learning in the Heritage Language Classroom
Sociophonetics and Speech Perception
Sociolinguistics, Language Attitudes, and Variation
Heritage, L1, and L2 Speech Perception and Production

Professional Service

Board Member, Modern Languages Association (MLA) General Linguistics Forum
Co-Chair, UNCW Faculty Engagement and Outreach Committee
Member, UNCW Faculty Senate Hearings Panel
Member, UNCW Institutional Review Board (IRB) Committee
Member, UNCW Work-Based Learning Advisory Council

Community Engagement

Board Member, Cape Fear Latinos
Board Member, Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross
Chair, American Red Cross Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Chair, Latino Alliance of Southeastern NC
Board Member, Cape Fear HealthNet

Honors & Awards

UNCW Distinguished Teaching Professorship Award, 2020
UNCW Board of Trustees Teaching Excellence Award, 2020
UNCW Chancellor’s Teaching Excellence Award, 2019
UNCW Distinguished Scholarly Engagement and Public Service Award, 2018
UNCW Global Community Award, 2018