Education

B.A. Inter-American Studies/Spanish, University of Arizona, Tucson

M.A. University of Wisconsin, Madison (Spanish)

Ph.D. University of Wisconsin, Madison (Romance Philology, Portuguese)

Courses Taught

AY 2013

SPNS 301

SPNS 306

SPNS 331

SPNS 201, 202

SPNS 408

FILM 365/MCLG 358

Field of Study

 Latin American Literature and Culture; Spanish  and Portuguese languages.

Specialized Skills

Portuguese language and literatures, Brazilian culture.

Professional Experience

 University of Oregon, Eugene, Assistant Prof. Spanish and Portuguese

The University of Montana, Assistant/Associate/Professor Spanish and Portuguese

International Experience

Foreign Study Group direction: Spain and Mexico (1970s to present): Salamanca, Pátzcuaro, Oaxaca.

Foreign travel and extended stays: Portugal, Europe.