Joan Clifford | Scholars@Duke

Joan Clifford
Assistant Professor of the Practice of Romance Studies

Current Research Interests

Community-based Language Learning, Intercultural Communicative Competence, Service-Learning, Instructional Technology in L2 Acquisition

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Assistant Professor of the Practice of Romance Studies, Romance Studies, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2015
Affiliate, Duke Global Health Institute, Duke Global Health Institute, University Institutes and Centers 2013

Contact Information

2122 Campus Dr., Room 206, Box 90269, Durham, NC 27708
Box 90269, Spanish Language Program, Durham, NC 27708-0257
jcliffor@duke.edu (919) 684-0774
Languages in Durham

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Ph.D., University of Virginia 1998
- M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1992
- B.A., Washington University in St. Louis 1989
Duke Appointment History
- Lecturer, Romance Studies, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2008 - 2015
- Director of Community-Based Language Initiatives in Service-Learning, Service Learning Program, Education 2014 - 2015
Recognition
Awards & Honors
Expertise
Global Scholarship
- Expertise
- Teaching
  - Chile (Country)
  - Spain (Country)
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Books
  - Clifford, Joan, and Deborah S. Reisinger. Community-Based Language Learning A Framework for Educators, 2018.
- Academic Articles
  - Clifford, J. “Talking about service-learning: Product or process? Reciprocity or solidarity?.” Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement 21, no. 4 (January 1, 2017): 7–20.
  - Reisinger, D., and J. Clifford. “Transforming Learners through Intercultural Competence.” The Language Educator, 2015, 70–73.
  - Merschel, L. M., Deb Reisinger, and Joan Clifford. “Meeting the Challenges of Machine Translation.” The Language Educator 8 (October 2013).
  - Merschel, L. M., Joan Clifford, and Joan Munné. “Surveying the Landscape: What is the Role of Machine Translation in Language Learning?.” @Tic Revista D’Innovació Educativa, 2013.
  - Clifford, J. E., Deb Reisinger, and Samantha Earp. “Course Management Systems and Foreign Language Curricula: The Case of Blackboard at Duke University.” Edited by Lara Lomika and Jessamine Cooke-Plagwitz I Teaching with Technology (2004): 2–8.
  - Clifford, J. E. “The Female Bildungsromane of Beatriz Guido.” Hispanofila, no. 132 (March 2001): 125–39.
  - Clifford, Joan. “Adolfo Bioy Casares.” Edited by Noelle Watson, 1994.
  - Clifford, Joan. “A Letter About Emily.” Edited by Noelle Watson, 1994.
  - Clifford, Joan. “Pedro Shimose.” Edited by Maria A. Salgado, n.d.
- Book Sections
  - Reisinger, D., J. Clifford, D. Deardorff, and K. Whetten. “Cultures and languages across the curriculum in global health: New curricular pathways toward internationalization.” In Critical Perspectives on Internationalising the Curriculum in Disciplines: Reflective Narrative Accounts from Business, Education and Health, 261–74, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-085-7_20.
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  - Clifford, J. E., S. Earp, and D. Reisinger. “Course Management Systems and Foreign Language Curricula: The Case of Blackboard at Duke University.” In The Heinle Professional Series in Language Instruction, edited by L. Lomika and J. Cooke-Plagwitz, 2–8. Heinle, 2003.
  - Clifford, Joan. “Pedro Shimose.” In Dictionary of Literary Biography, edited by Maria A. Salgado. Bruccoli Clark Layman, 2003.
  - Clifford, Joan. “Adolfo Bioy Casares.” In Reference Guide to Short Fiction, edited by Noelle Watson. St James Press, 1994.
  - Clifford, Joan. “A Letter About Emily.” In Reference Guide to Short Fiction, edited by Noelle Watson. St James Press, 1994.
- Other Articles
  - Mueller, Elise. “The Elephant in the Room: Machine Translation in the Language Classroom,” 2013.
  - Clifford, Joan, and et al. “Voices from the Latino Community in North Carolina,” 2005.
  - Clifford, Joan. “Textos en contexto: Literatura hispanoamericana en multimedia by Julia Van Loan.” The Reading Matrix: An International on Line Journal, June 2002.
- Digital Publications
  - Reisinger, Deb, and Joan Clifford. “Shaping Multilingual Global Citizens,” October 8, 2018.
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Artistic Works & Non-Print Media
- Digital Media
  - Languages in Durham. Curator. 2014
  - Mariposa Stories Project. Creator. 2009
  - Voices from the Latino Community in North Carolina. Curator. 2004
Teaching & Mentoring
Recent Courses
Advising & Mentoring
- Spanish majors and minors
  Student Organizations: GANO Faculty Advisor, Desarrolla Advisory Board Member
  Students interested in service-learning courses, global education opportunities, and DukeEngage
  Faculty interested in service-learning, community-based language learning
Teaching Activities
- Since 2017 I have partnered with the Durham County Public Health Department to assist their implementation and dissemination of results for the Community Health Assessment to the Durham Spanish-speaking community and in the development of the Sugar Smart Durham campaign.
  
  From 2016-2018 I partnered with an editor from the Raleigh-based Spanish-language newspaper Que Pasa and a journalist from the Charlotte-based Spanish-language newspaper Mundo Hispánico to develop and publish articles written by undergraduate students.
Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
Presentations & Appearances
Outreach & Engaged Scholarship
Service to the Profession
- Chair. NC Campus Compact Advisory Council. NC Campus Compact. 2018 - 2021 2018 - 2021
- Secretary. Critical and Social Justice Approaches Special Interest Group. American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. 2017 - 2020 2017 - 2020
Service to Duke

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Education, Training, & Certifications

Duke Appointment History

Awards & Honors

Global Scholarship

Expertise

Teaching

Selected Publications

Books

Academic Articles

Book Sections

Other Articles

Digital Publications

Artistic Works & Non-Print Media

Digital Media

Recent Courses

Advising & Mentoring

Teaching Activities

Presentations & Appearances

Outreach & Engaged Scholarship

Service to the Profession

Service to Duke