Luis Cerezo, Ph.D.
TEACHING
SPAN-705
Research Methods and Technology
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Prepares students to conduct original data-driven research on language related fields, including cultural studies, language pedagogy, and translation and interpreting. Provides theoretical and practical training in every step of the research process, from designing a study to using technology to collect, analyze, and report data.
SPAN-559
Spanish Teaching Methodologies
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For students interested in language instruction and general pedagogy. A theoretical component familiarizes students with the main theories and constructs of second language instruction to prepare them to design, execute, and self-critique a lesson plan. Taught entirely in Spanish, with a focus on current language learning technologies.
SPAN-461/661
Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
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Introduction to basic concepts of Spanish linguistics and related disciplines: first language acquisition, phonology, second language pedagogy, sociolinguistics, history, and dialectology.
SPAN-459/659
Advanced Spanish Translation
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Practice and critique of translations of texts for specific purposes (political, legal, business, diplomatic, medical, and audiovisual). Primarily from Spanish to English, with some translation from English to Spanish. Review of translation theory, strategies, problems, research methods, and technologies.
SPAN-458/658
Introduction to Spanish Translation
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Practice and critique of translations of general texts (news, travel, business, diplomatic, medical, and audiovisual). Primarily from Spanish to English, with some translation from English to Spanish. Review of translation theory, strategies, problems, research methods, and technologies.
Other Courses Taught
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Academic Writing: Linguistics
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Advanced Spanish I & II
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Intermediate Spanish I & II
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Elementary Spanish I & II