Dr. Timothy J. Ashe, Jr. (PhD, Arizona State) is an Assistant Professor of Spanish & Linguistics at the University of Alabama-Birmingham where he specializes in Second Language Acquisition, Pragmatics, Computer-Assisted Language Learning, and Virtual Exchange. He also holds master’s degrees in teaching Spanish as a World Language (Bilingual Education) and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) and has taught languages for over 13 years. His other research interests include study abroad immersion with MALL technology, bilingualism, online language course design, and intercultural competence and sensitivity in immersion environments.
