Philip Allen, Ph.D.

Lecturer, CLAS

Philip Allen, PhD, is a Lecturer of Spanish in the University of Florida’s Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies (SPS) and coordinates SPN 2200, SPN 2201, and SPN 2240. Allen holds a PhD in Spanish from UF, an MA from the University of South Florida (Tampa), and a BA from Western Kentucky University, with previous faculty appointments at the Pennsylvania State University, Midwestern State University (Texas), and Florida SouthWestern State College. 

At UF, Allen has worked with the Director of Language Teaching in the SPS to redesign SPN 2240 (Conversación I) as an ENABLE-AI course, integrating AI literacy with language learning through collaborative podcast production, pronunciation practice, and guided reflection. Supported by UF’s AI Course Designation Incentive, the course uses tools such as NaviGator AI and emphasizes ethical use, transparent documentation, and student ownership of ideas and final work. 

Allen has participated in UF Faculty Learning Communities focused on using AI to create open educational resources, with the goal of reducing course material costs for students. Additional professional development includes completing UF’s Teaching Excellence Academy, training in AI fundamentals, and recent participation in workshops on AI in assessment and other aspects of teaching.* 

*ChatGPT -6.1 Sol Max was used to reduce word count and polish written expression.