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Long, Mary K

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  • Mary K. Long,PhD examines the role of artists and intellectuals in Mexican nation-building projects. She has published on the intertwining issues of cosmopolitan vs. national identity, the chronicle and Mexico City, sexuality and performance in the poetry and prose of Salvador Novo as well as representation of the United States in Mexican literature and the arts. Her recent work on the tensions between “official” and “marginal” voices and genres in the quest for Mexican national self-expression examines contestatory uses of the internet by Mexican youth. Dr. Long also directs the Spanish for the Professions major. Her publications in this field focus on cross-cultural communication and cultural sustainability and program development. She has received CIBER faculty development grants to attend Faculty Development in International Business (FDIB) programs in Latin America, China, and Eastern Europe as well as short programs focused on the U.S./Mexico border region.

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  • 20-21st century Mexican literature and culture, cross-cultural communication and exchange between Latin America and the United States, globalization and cultural identity, ethics in relation to international business, Spanish for professional uses, Language for Specific Purposes.

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  • SPAN 1000 - Cultural Difference through Hispanic Literature
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023
    For freshmen only. Organized around the general topic of cultural differences. Focuses on a related issue such as gender or history articulated in the literature of Spain, Latin America, and the Hispanic United States. Taught in English; students read selected literary texts in English from the various traditions. Does not count towards the Spanish major.
  • SPAN 3000 - Advanced Spanish Language Skills
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2024
    Moves students beyond the intermediate level toward an advanced command of Spanish with a focus on communication appropriate for academic research and professional interactions. Course activities focus on solidifying and deepening interpretive, interpersonal and presentational communication skills through close exploration of authentic texts and media and creation of both formal and informal writing and oral presentations. The course prepares students for continued study of literature, art, history, linguistics, culture, business, medical and other professional topics in Spanish. SPAN 3000 is one of the prerequisites for all upper-division Spanish courses except SPAN 3001.
  • SPAN 3002 - Advanced Spanish Conversation
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2023 / Fall 2024
    Focuses on refining fluency in both informal and formal discourse through group discussions, class work and individual and group presentations in order to prepare students for communication in professional settings. To that end, the materials used in the course will emphasize themes and problems relevant to the contemporary Hispanic world. This course is designed for Spanish majors, minors and students seeking state certification as instructors of Spanish. Degree credit not granted for this course and SPAN 3001.
  • SPAN 3030 - Professional Spanish for Business 1
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
    Develops advanced Spanish-language skills, trans-cultural knowledge, and regional, historical, and sociocultural understanding in order to expand the critical apparatus necessary for pursuing business-related professions in the Spanish-speaking world. Includes the study of essential business terminology and documents.
  • SPAN 3060 - Spanish for Careers in Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023
    Provides advanced Spanish language competency and transcultural knowledge of issues pertaining to the environment, energy and sustainable development in the Spanish-speaking world. Students will develop a critical apparatus for analyzing, reading, listening, speaking and writing about the social, cultural and economic parameters of these countries and the U.S.
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