Distinguished Faculty Lecturer
The Distinguished Faculty Lecturer is a recognition of quality work by one of Salt Lake Community College's full-time faculty and a charge to develop that work over an academic year into a public presentation. A committee chosen by the Associate Provost for Learning Advancement selects the faculty lecturer each year. The lecture takes place in the spring.
Ann B. Fillmore
Professor, English, Linguistics, and Writing Studies
What does it mean to speak Spanish in the United States? This question shapes Ann Fillmore's research and her 2027 lecture.
Drawing on linguistic research and the experiences of SLCC's diverse student body, Ann's lecture will explore the history and evolution of Spanish in the American West. She will examine bilingual identity, language attitudes, and policy, while challenging misconceptions about “Spanglish.”
Ann will also highlight how Spanish in the U.S. reflects linguistic creativity and cultural exchange, offering a deeper understanding of bilingualism as both a social and academic strength.