Allen R. Woodall III

Assistant Professor of Teaching, Spanish
Ph.D. Candidate (ABD), Applied Linguistics
University of Memphis

I am an applied linguist specializing in Spanish second language acquisition (SLA), AI-integrated language pedagogy, instructional design, and computational linguistics. My work focuses on how emerging technologies—particularly generative AI—can enhance language learning, teaching, and program development. At the University of Memphis, I teach across the Spanish Basic Language Program and design upper-division courses in Conversation, Composition, and Applied Linguistics. My teaching emphasizes task-based learning, spontaneous communication, and the integration of authentic materials to support meaningful language use and career-relevant skills. My research explores computational approaches to SLA, AI literacy in education, and teacher identity in language programs. My dissertation examines how research engagement among teaching-track faculty can support professional identity, institutional belonging, and program revitalization.