Associate Teaching Professor of Spanish
About
Website:
Calendly Page for Appointment Sign-up for Education AbroadOffice Hours:
Regular Office Hours 1:30-3:00 MW. The TR hours from 2:00-3:30 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:
FacultyPosition:
- Associate 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 an Associate 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, Language for Specific Purposes, issues in culture, translation and interpreting, as well as the teaching of reading and writing skills. I have also worked extensively as a translator for the Department of Justice and other organizations.
I am also the Undergraduate Coordinator for LLC.
Courses
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LSPA 313-001 – Introduction to Translation & Interpretationtion
SyllabusProvides a student a look at the two fields and the types of translation and interpretation and works on direct and indirect translation.
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LSPA 413 – Advanced Translation Skills in Spanish
SyllabusWorks to further develop students’ knowledge of the cultural and linguistic nuances that are key to providing accurate translations in the target language.