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Alejandro Castellano holds a BA Degree in Hispanic Philology (2008) and a Masters Degree in Applied Linguistics for teaching Spanish as a foreign language (2011) from the University of Jaen (Spain); He also obtained a Masters Degree in Spanish Language and Literature for Secondary Education Professional Training (2018), from the Catholic University of Valencia (Spain). He has worked as a Spanish lecturer at the University of Jaen (Spain) for almost seven years, teaching the Spanish language and Culture at different levels at the Centre for Advanced Studies in Modern Languages (CEALM). His Research interests include the use of Digital Technologies applied to foreign Languages Learning and Teaching, and the implementation of Podcasts in the foreign language classroom, particularly in Sinophone contexts. Since 2018, he has worked for Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in Suzhou (China) and is currently the Head of the Spanish Language Division at the Modern Languages Centre (MLC).
Research interests
Intercultural Communication / International Relations Spain-China
Learning and Teaching in Digital environment
Teaching Spanish as Foreign Language Applied to Chinese learners
Experience
Universidad Europea de Valencia (2016-2018)
Center of Advanced Studies in Modern Languages, University of Jaen (2010-2016)
Education/Academic qualification
Degree in Hispanic Philology and Hispanic Studies (University of Jaen)
Master (MA) in Spanish Language and Literature for Secondary education and Professional Training (Catholic University of Valencia)
Master (MA) in Applied Linguistics for teaching Spanish as Foreign Language (University of Jaen)
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Boosting foreign language learners’ autonomy through podcast-based assessment: a case sharing
Sara Bueso Arino (Speaker) & Alejandro Castellano Merino (Speaker)
6 Jun 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Technology-enhanced vocabulary learning
Alejandro Castellano Merino (Speaker) & Raul Getino Diez (Speaker)
5 May 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Community of Practice: Podcasting in Education
Alejandro Castellano Merino (Speaker), Afaanwi Che (Speaker) & Charlie Reis (Speaker)
26 Apr 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Live Radio Podcast "XJTLU speaks Spanish" in Language department (Spanish) at XJTLU.
Jose Remón (Participant), Sofía Quiroga (Participant), Alejandro Castellano Merino (Organiser) & Sara Bueso Arino (Organiser)
21 Apr 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Spanish companies in China
Alejandro Castellano Merino (Organiser), Helen Beech (Chair), Henghua Su (Chair), Yameng Zhang (Organiser) & Juan Jose Zaballa (Participant)
20 Apr 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …