Presently, Desmond is studying to become a certified Spanish-English translator and interpreter in California. Desmond is fluent in Spanish, holding a level C1 diploma in Spanish as a Second Language from Instituto Cervantes. Desmond now works as a high school baseball coach, helping to develop the necessary skills in his players to become successful on the diamond and as adults. While in Don Benito, he immersed himself more deeply in the language and culture, taking part in the townвЂ™s camaraderie and events as well as bridging the gap between American and Spanish culture. Upon graduation, Desmond returned to Spain to work as a language assistant and cultural ambassador in the town of Don Benito. For his third year of school, he studied abroad in Sevilla, Spain, beginning his interest and appreciation for the countryвЂ™s unique language and culture. While at Oregon, Desmond focused on the study of the Spanish language, as well as the culture and history of Spain. This fall, Katie will be returning to New Orleans to continue teaching.Дesmond McCann University of Oregon, B.A., Spanish, B.A., History She is fluent in Spanish and has experience with Portuguese, Hebrew, and modern Greek. Katie believes that language learning is central to being a global citizen, to effectively and empathetically communicating with others, and to advocating for communities on an international scale. She teaches all levels of Spanish language and literature, from Spanish I to native Spanish speakers. Currently, Katie is finishing her first year with Teach for America as a Spanish teacher at the International High School of New Orleans. For her undergraduate thesis, Katie used her Spanish language skills to interview Latin American survivors of violence who had emigrated to Spain about the formation of trust networks in a new country. When not studying Spanish and sociology, Katie enjoyed directing and acting in plays, promoting body positivity, and mentoring first-year students. She lived in MiddleburyвЂ™s Spanish house, interned at Human Connections, a nonprofit in Mexico, and studied abroad and worked in Spain. While at Middlebury College, Katie spent her years immersed in Spanish. We offer a variety of exciting programs in Spain, Peru, and Ecuador.Katherine (Katie) Mayopoulos Middlebury College, B.A., Spanish and Sociology Students may also study Spanish abroad through the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Washington. Spanish Heritage Language Courses Study Abroad Please click on the link below to learn more about our Spanish Heritage Language Program: A heritage speaker is anyone 'who is raised in a home where a non-English language is spoken, who speaks or merely understands the heritage language, and who is to some degree bilingual in English and the heritage language' (ValdГ©s, 2000, p. The Spanish Heritage Language Program is intended for heritage speakers. Please click on the links below to learn about the courses we offer in each of these three levels:ДЎ00 Level - 200 Level - 300 Level Spanish Heritage Language Program The Spanish Second Language Program is organized in three levels. This section contains information about the Spanish Language Program, which comprises courses for both second language learners and heritage language learners. PhD Admissions & Application Procedures.

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