Teaching Professor of Spanish

About

  • Website

    Calendly Page for Appointment Sign-up for Education Abroad

  • Office Hours

    Regular Office Hours 2:30-3:30 MW. The TR hours from 1:00-2:30 are for Education Abroad Pre and Re-evaluation of Credits OR individual meetings via Zoom Use the calendly link above. If needed we can work to find another time.

  • Role

    Faculty

  • Position

    • Teaching Professor of Spanish
    • Undergraduate Coordinator
    • Program Coordinator

  • Concentration

    • 20th Century Spanish American Prose

  • Department

    • Languages, Literatures and Culture

  • Education

    • Ph.D. Texas Tech University

Biography

I have been at Colorado State University since August 1999. I am currently a Teaching Professor of Spanish. A native of Parral, Chihuahua , Mexico, I received my Ph.D. in 20th Century Spanish American Literature from Texas Tech University in 1987. My many areas of interest include: contemporary Spanish American prose, issues in culture, translation and interpreting, as well as the teaching of reading and writing skills. Learning doesn't only happen in the classroom. I am very involved in community outreach work that involves my students.  I am committed to creating a welcoming environment for our students and their families

I am also the Undergraduate Coordinator for LLC.

Courses

  • LSPA 300-001 – Spanish Grammar and Composition

    Syllabus

    This course develops advanced Spanish writing through four portfolio projects that progress from personal narrative to professional communication. Each módulo integrates grammar reinforcement, vocabulary development, and genre-specific rhetorical strategies while building skills in critical analysis, public discourse, and professional Spanish.

  • LSPA 300-002 – Spanish Grammar and Composition

    Syllabus

    This course develops advanced Spanish writing through four portfolio projects that progress from personal narrative to professional communication. Each módulo integrates grammar reinforcement, vocabulary development, and genre-specific rhetorical strategies while building skills in critical analysis, public discourse, and professional Spanish.

  • LSPA 400 – Advanced Communication Skills in Spanish

    Syllabus

    LSPA 400 is an advanced-level Spanish course designed to develop students’ linguistic, analytical, and creative competencies at a sophisticated level. The course integrates critical reading, academic writing, oral communication, and cultural inquiry to prepare students for high-level engagement with the Spanish language across diverse contexts.