Martine Gallardo

Professor focused on innovative teaching methods in linguistics, Martine Gallardo is a PhD candidate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she has been immersed in her research since 2019. Her academic journey is deeply rooted in the exploration of language acquisition and multilingualism, with a keen interest in how linguistic competence evolves among bilingual and multilingual individuals. Gallardo's research delves into the intricacies of Romance syntax, examining the structural and functional aspects of languages within this family. Her work also extends to resultative constructions, particularly in Spanish and Korean heritage speakers, where she investigates how these constructions are acquired and processed by speakers of multiple languages. Her scholarly pursuits are driven by a passion for understanding the cognitive and social dimensions of language learning, especially among L2 and L3 learners. Gallardo's work with bi- and multilingual individuals, including heritage speakers, aims to shed light on the dynamic processes that underpin language development in diverse linguistic environments. With a commitment to advancing the field of linguistics, Gallardo aspires to continue her academic career as a professor, where she hopes to inspire future generations of linguists. Her dedication to research and teaching is complemented by her enthusiasm for fostering a deeper appreciation of the complexities and beauty of human language.