Irma Munguía in Zatar

Dr. Irma Munguía Zatarain has established herself as a leading authority in Hispanic linguistics, holding dual doctoral degrees - a Ph.D. in Linguistics with specialization in Hispanic Linguistics from El Colegio de México and a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the Autonomous University of Madrid. Her academic foundation includes a Master's in Spanish Literature from UNAM and a Bachelor's in Letters from the University of Sonora. Her research spans critical areas including Spanish Grammar, Syntactic Theory, Generative Grammar, Spanish language pedagogy, and Aphoristic Discourse. Her scholarly contributions include significant publications such as "Grammar of the Spanish Language: Word Classes" (2016), "Humor and Laughter in Aphoristic Discourse" (2011), and "Lines and Profiles of Research and Writing" (2008). Through her Coursera course "Conciencia Lingüística," which has enrolled over 4,650 students, she helps learners develop linguistic awareness and improve their Spanish language skills. Her teaching effectiveness is reflected in her impressive 4.8/5 instructor rating from student evaluations.