Aisling O'Donnell

I have been teaching in UCC since 2013. I completed my PhD in Sociolinguistics (TCD). I also hold a MA in Applied Linguistics (TCD), a Higher Diploma in Spanish (UCC) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (UCC). My research interests are the areas of sociolinguistics, focusing on language variation and change in global varieties of language, applied linguistics, translation, and intercultural communication.

Language variation and change in post-colonial languages, Terms of address in Post-colonial languages with a particular interest in Spanish and Portuguese,  Lexical variation in Colombian Spanish, Transnational languagues,  The influence of neoliberalism on Intercultural communication in society

As a teacher I believe that it is important to give students space for guided discovery, in a supportive environment and to make them feel involved in the learning process. In relation to language teaching, this space allows students to consolidate their learning and progress successfully at their own pace. I currently contribute to a range of Postgraduate programmes at department and school level mainly, but not exclusively, around the key areas linked to my research: socio and applied linguistics and intercultural communication.

Modules coordinated and taught:

• LL6014 Translation and Professional Communication Skills
• HS5010 Spanish Language for Post-Primary Teachers: B1 (CEFR)
• HS5013 Intensive Spanish Language Consolidation B1 (CEFR) 
• HS5010 Spanish Language for Post-Primary Teachers: B1 (CEFR)
• HS5013 Intensive Spanish Language Consolidation B1 (CEFR)
• HS5015 Spanish Language for Post-Primary Teachers: B2 (CEFR)
• HS5019 Intensive Spanish Language Consolidation: B2 (CEFR)
• HS5023 Applied Project in Spanish and Latin American Studies

Modules contributed to:

• AL6012 Applied Aspects of Linguistics
• AL6009 Researching Langauge in Context: approaches and methods,
• LL6903 Research Skills in Migration, Mobility and Intercultural Communication
• HS5015 Spanish Language for Post-Primary Teachers: B2 (CEFR)
• LL2108 Crossing Borders: Cultures and Societies.

Past teaching: HS5014 Spanish Translation Project, LL6008 Mobility, Plurilingualism and Intercultural Communication in a Globalized World, LL5003 Mobility, Plurilingualism and Intercultural Communication in a Globalized World, LL5014 Translation and Professional Communication Skills, LL5055 Negotiating Knowledges in the Networked Society, LL5002 Translation and Professional Communication Skills, HS1102 First Year Spanish Language for Non-Beginners, HS2102 Second Year Spanish Language (Ex-Non-Beginners), HS1007 Research Project in Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies, HS3016 Spanish Language Skills 

'Portuguese as a Heritage Language in Ireland' by Helena Rezende Ramires, co-supervision with Dr Elisa Serra Porteiro. 

'Integration of Literary Texts about Poverty in ELE Teaching: An Intercultural Approach' by Francisca Pico Paredes, co-supervision with Professor Helena Buffery and Dr. Anna Santucci. 

2022  HEI Funding for the Promotion of Languages   Post-Primary Languages Ireland (€10,000).