Research Interests

Applied Linguistics

Authentic Materials Development

Computer Assisted Language Learning

Language Policy

Contact Information:

Address:

Santa Monica College

ESL Department

1900 Pico Blvd

Santa Monica, CA 90405

Camus Extension: 8644

Email: klein_jessica@smc.edu (preferred contact method)

Professional Background:

Professor Plotner-Klein's interest in Linguistics began in the Middle East and Europe, where she travelled extensively.  She returned to San Diego, where she obtained a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics from the Department of Linguistics and Asian/Middle-Eastern Languages at San Diego State University, focusing on authentic language materials development, computer-assisted language learning, sociolinguistics, and language policy.  During graduate school, she completed her original thesis work on language use, language policy, and language attitudes in Veneto, Italy. She has presented original work at a variety of universities and organizations, including TESOL, the University of California San Diego, Santa Monica College, and Mensa and was invited to serve as a panelist on the Department of Research Affair's Research Ethics Seminar Series at San Diego State University. She has taught English as a Second Language at the University of California San Diego and Linguistics at San Diego State University.  She presently teaches English as a Second Language at Santa Monica College and is an active member in TESOL and Mensa.