Chris Kneifl has a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Spanish Literature, both from the University of Oklahoma. He has been working for Oregon State since 2016 and teaches first and second year language classes for both the main campus and E-campus. His primary interest is second language acquisition, and he also enjoys exploring the ideas of human migration, borders, and citizenship through music and literature. In his spare time, he likes to travel and enjoy the numerous recreational opportunities in the Pacific Northwest.