Collegiate Affiliation
Spanish & Portuguese Studies

Perla is a PhD student in Hispanic Linguistics and an instructor of undergraduate Spanish. Inspired by her roots in bilingual communities, her research explores applied linguistics and sociolinguistics. 

Educational Background & Specialties
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Educational Background

  • MA: Hispanic Linguistics, Brigham Young University, 2021
  • Graduate minor: Portuguese, Brigham Young University, 2021
  • BA: Spanish Translation, Brigham Young University, 2019

Specialties

  • Sociolinguistics
  • Spanish as a heritage language