
Biography
First and foremost, Jim loves language. Different languages offer different views on life, and being able to speak to someone in their language opens up a whole new world for everyone. Jim is passionate about language and culture and loves video games, fantasy novels, cooking for friends, and reasonably priced coffee. Jim is a Tuscaloosa native, but moved to Oxford, MS, to earn a BA from the University of Mississippi. Jim is excited to be back in Tuscaloosa, especially for such a great program!
Education
BA, International Studies and Spanish from the Croft Institute of International Studies at the University of Mississippi, 2016
Teaching Interests
SP 201 (GTA)
Research Interests
Second Language Acquisition, Cognitive Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Translation, Comparative Politics, LGBTQ Rights and Protections, Gender and Sexuality