Faculty

Consuelo Siguenza-Ortiz

Assistant Professor (Teaching) of Spanish

Contact Information
E-mail: siguenza@usc.edu
Phone: (213) 740-7426
Office: THH 156E

Education

B.A. English Language and Literature, Whittier College, 1980
M.A. Spanish Language and Literature, University of Southern California, 1985
Ph.D. Spanish Language and Literature, University of Southern California, 1996

Academic Appointment, Affiliation, and Employment History

Assistant Professor (Teaching) , University of Southern California , 2011-2012
Lecturer, University of Southern California, 09/01/1997-07/01/2011
Continuing Education/ESL Instructor, East Los Angeles College, 09/01/1998-07/01/2000

Conferences and Other Presentations

Conference Presentations

"An Overview of "Formas y fórmulas de tratamiento en el mundo hispánico", American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese Southern CA Chapter Meeting, Talk/Oral Presentation, Abstract, Azusa Pacific University, CA, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Po, Invited, 2009-2010
"In Her Own Voice: The Chicana Art of Carmen Lomas Garza", American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese National Conference, Talk/Oral Presentation, Abstract, Albuquerque, New Mexico, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Po, Invited, 2009-2010
"In Her Own Voice: The Chicana Art of Judith Francisca Baca", American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese iInternational Conference, Talk/Oral Presentation, Abstract, Guadalajara, México, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Po, Invited, 2009-2010
"Teaching Spanish to Native Speakers: "Formas y fórmulas de tratamiento en el mundo hispánico."", Latin American Studies Conference: Study of the Americas, Talk/Oral Presentation, Abstract, San Bernardino, CA, California State University, San Bernardino, Invited, 2009-2010
""Malinche" in the Spanish Language Classroom: Teaching Literature and Culture", American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, Southern CA Chapter Meeting, Talk/Oral Presentation, Abstract, California State University, Northridge, AATSP-Southern California Chapter, Invited, 2008-2009
"Carmen Lomas Garza: Artista Chicana", American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, Southern CA Chapter Meeting, Talk/Oral Presentation, Refereed Abstract, Scripps College, Clairmont, CA, AATSP-SC, Invited, 2008-2009
"In Her Own Voice: The Chicana Art of Carmen Lomas Garza", American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, National Meeting, Talk/Oral Presentation, Abstract, Albuquerque, New Mexico, AATSP National, Invited, 2008-2009
"The Chicana Art of Carmen Lomas Garza", Latin American Studies Conference: Study of the Americas, Talk/Oral Presentation, California State University, San Bernardino, Department of World Languages and Cultures, CSUSB, Invited, 2007-2008
"The Chicana Art of Judith Francisca Baca", Latin American Studies Conference on the Study of the Americas, Talk/Oral Presentation, Abstract, California State University, San Bernardino, Department of World Languages and Cultures, CSUSB, Invited, 2006-2007

Multimedia Scholarship and Creative Works

César Chávez Day Celebration Poetry Reading, In front of the the USC César Chávez Commemorative Plaque, USC students and I presented a poetry reading reflecting on the work of social activist, César Estrada Chávez., Spring 2009
USC Art and Architecture: A Self-guided Tour, This USC publication was developed via the USC Public Art and Campus Design Committee, which consisted of myself and 13 others, with Roski School of Fine Arts Dean Rochelle Steiner as Committee Chair., 2011-2012
El Centro Chicano Dia de los Muertos Celebration, Poetry reading: César Estrada Chávez's "Oración para un campesino en la lucha" , Fall 2011
"El Norte" film presentation and discussion, As part of the USC Spanish Film Club Series, the film, "El Norte," was presented in Leavey Library Auditorium, followed by a discussion of U.S. immigration., 2011-2012
"Drácula" film presentation and discussions, As part of the USC Spanish Film Club Series, "Drácula," was presented in Leavey Library Auditorium, with pre- and post- viewing discussions., 2012-2013

Guest Lectures in Courses

Spanish 413m Social and Geographical Varieties of : Pronouns of Power and Solidarity in Spanish, Fall 2010
Spanish 316 Spanish for the Professions: Business: Aztequismos en el mundo de los negocios, Fall 2008

New Courses Developed

Spanish for the Professions: Medicine and Healthcare, Spanish and Portuguese, In addition to studying the language and cultural aspects of medicine and healthcare, this Service Learning Course requires students to participate in local clinics and hospitals. , Fall 2005

Teaching Innovations and Multimedia Teaching

Judith F. Baca "La Memoria de Nuestra Tierra/Memory of Our Land" lectures in Span 261, 2012-2013
Cultural Diversity Project: El Arte Latino en Estados Unidos, 2011-2012
El Centro Chicano Power Trip to Watts Towers and various South Central places of cultural interest., 2011-2012
Ruben Salazar Exhibit incorporated into Spanish 261: Society and the Media courses., 2011-2012
USC Breaking Bread Program incorporated into Spanish 120, 150, 220, 260, 261 curriculum, 2011-2012
USC Spanish Film Club and other USC film events incorporated into Spanish 150, 220, 261 courses., 2011-2012
Cultural Diversity Project: El arte latino comprometido y el cambio social, 2010-2011
Special Collections Malinche Exhibit incorporated into Spanish 240., 2009-2010
Special Collections "Malinche in the Codices" Exhibit incorporated into the Spanish 240 curriculum., 2008-2009
Cultural Diversity Sociolinguistic Project: El Español en los Estados Unidos, 2007-2008
Cultural Diversity Sociolinguistic Project: El Español en los Estados Unidos, 2006-2007
Cultural Diversity Sociolinguistic Project: El Español en los Estados Unidos, 2005-2006
Integrating a Service Learning Component to the Span 316 curriculum, Fall 2005
Cultural Diversity Project: El Español en Los Angeles, 2004-2005

Honors and Awards

USC Dornsife Faculty Development Grant, 2012-2013
USC Faculty/Alumnae Speaker at the El Centro/University Church Commemorative Plaque Dedication Ceremony, 2012-2013
El Centro Chicano Newsletter Faculty Spotlight, 2011-2012
Latino Honor Society Induction Ceremony Keynote Speaker, Spring 2012
Latino Honor Society Lifetime Member Award, Spring 2012
USC Latino Honor Society Student Academic Recognition Keynote Speaker, Fall 2011
USC Latino Forum Faculty Hall of Fame Award, 2010-2011
Latino Honor Society Induction Ceremony Keynote Speaker, Spring 2011
USC Latino Honor Society Student Academic Recognition Ceremony Keynote Speaker, Fall 2009
USC Latina/o Student Assembly Faculty/Staff Recognition Award, 2008-2009
USC Latino Honor Society Induction Ceremony Keynote Speaker, Spring 2008
USC Mellon Demonstration Grant Fellow, 10/7/2005-5/5/2006

Service to the University

Administrative Appointments

Non-Tenure Track Faculty Affairs Committee, 2009-2010
Non-Tenure Track Faculty Affairs Committee, 2007-2008
Non-Tenure Track Faculty Affairs Committee, 2006-2007

Committees

Member, USC Committee on University Events, 2012-2013
Member, USC Dornsife Spanish and Portuguese Undergraduate Committee, 2012-2013
Member, USC Dornsife Spanish and Portuguese Undergraduate Committee, 2011-2012
Member, USC Committee on Public Art and Campus Design, 2011-2012
Member, USC Committee on University Events, 2011-2012
Member, USC Committee on Non-Tenure Track Faculty Affairs, 2010-2011
Member, USC Committee on University Events, 2010-2011
Member, USC Committee on Public Art and Campus Design, 2010-2011
Member, USC Committee on Non-Tenure Track Faculty Affairs, 2009-2010
Member, USC Non-Tenure Track Faculty Affairs Senate Committee, 2008-2009
Member, USC Non-Tenure Track Faculty Senate Committee, 2007-2008
Member, USC Non-Tenure Track Faculty Senate Committee, 2006-2007

Media, Alumni, and Community Relations

USC Good Neighbors Program Campaign 2007 - President's Leadership Circle (1%), 2000-
USC Latino Alumni Association Member, 05/10/1995-
USC Alumni Association Member, 05/10/1985-
USC Faculty/Alumnae Speaker at the El Centro/University Church Commemorative Plaque Dedication Ceremony, 2012-2013
USC El Centrro Chicano 40th Anniversary Gala Faculty/Alumni Committee Member, 2012-2013
USC El Centrro Chicano 40th Anniversary Gala , 2012-2013
USC Office of Admissions "Explore USC" Faculty Mentor, 2009-2010
USC Latino Honor Society Student Recognition Ceremony Keynote Speaker, 2009-2010
El Centro Chicano "La Posada" Faculty Guest Speaker, 2008-2009
Student-Athlete Academic Services Trojan Football 2008 Guest Coach, 2008-2009
USC Latino Honor Society Induction Ceremony Keynote Speaker, Fall 2008

Other Service to the University

Spanish Undergraduate Student Association Faculty Mentor, 2011-2012
USC Latino Forum Faculty Member, 2011-2012
El Centro Chicano Faculty Mentor, 2011-2012

Service to the Profession

Conferences Organized

Conference Moderator, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, Southern California Chapter, University of Southern California, 2010-2011

Professional Offices

Vice President, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese -Southern CA Chapter, 2006-2007
Vice President, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese - Southern CA Chapter, 2005-2006
President, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese - Southern CA Chapter, 2004-2005
President, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese - Southern CA Chapter, 2003-2004

Professional Memberships

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, 2009-2013
American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) Southern California Chapter, 1984-2013
Modern Language Association, 1984-2013

Media, Alumni, and Community Relations

USC El Centrro Chicano 40th Anniversary Gala, 2012-2013
USC Latino Forum Ruben Salazar Exhibit Reception, 2011-2012

Other Service to the Profession

American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese Fall Meeting (Azusa Pacific University) Moderator, 2012-2013
American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese Regional Conference Moderator (Pitzer College), 2011-2012
American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese Regional Conference Moderator (Huntington Library & Gardens, San Marino), 2011-2012
Flor y Canto Chicano Poetry Recital Moderator, 2010-2011
American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese Spring Meeting (USC) Moderator, 2010-2011
American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese Fall Meeting (Azusa Pacific University) Moderator, 2009-2010

Department of Spanish and Portuguese
Taper Hall of Humanities 156
3501 Trousdale Parkway
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California 90089-0358

Phone: (213) 740 - 1258
Email: spanish@usc.edu