Ph.D. Spanish Language and Literature, University of Southern California, 1996
M.A. Spanish Language and Literature, University of Southern California, 1985
B.A. English Language and Literature, Whittier College, 1980
AA , Rio Hondo College, 1978
Research, Teaching, Practice, and Clinical Appointments
Associate Professor (Teaching) of Spanish, University of Southern California, 2015-03-15-
Assistant Professor (Teaching) of Spanish , University of Southern California , 2011-2015
Lecturer, University of Southern California, 1999-2011
Assistant Lecturer, University of Southern California, 1982-1998
Conference Presentations
Chat With Chac and Other Conversation Pieces at the Cheech Marín Center for Chicano Art and Culture , American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, So CA ChapterTalk/Oral Presentation, AATSP, Invited, Pasadena City College, Pasadena, California, 2022-2023
Latinos in the USA: Their Health and the Corona Virus Pandemic , American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, So CA ChapterTalk/Oral Presentation, AATSP, Invited, Virtual Conference, 2022-2023
Perspectives on Community-Based Service Learning in Two Complementary Medical Spanish Curricula , American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, So CA ChapterTalk/Oral Presentation, AATSP, Invited, Salamanca, Spanish, 2022-2023
Chicano Mythology: Identity and “Inflammatory Literature: The Legacy of American Journalist Ruben Salazar , American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, So CA ChapterTalk/Oral Presentation, AATSP, Invited, Virtual Conference, 2021-2022
Service Learning in Spanish for the Professions: Medicine and Healthcare , American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, So CA ChapterTalk/Oral Presentation, AATSP, Invited, Virtual Conference, 2020-2021
The USC Posada Project: Teaching Spanish Language, Mexican Culture, and Primary Source Literacy , American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, So CA ChapterTalk/Oral Presentation, AATSP, Invited, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 2019-2020
Artistic Exploration in LA LA Land: The Teaching of Latinx Culture via Cultural Portfolios , American Association of Teachers of Spanish and PortugueseTalk/Oral Presentation, AATSP, Invited, San Diego, California, 2018-2019
Accessing Bilingual Hollywood: “Dracula” with a Spanish Accent , American Association of Teachers of Spanish and PortugueseTalk/Oral Presentation, AATSP SC, Invited, USC , 2014-2015
Integrated Performance Assessment in Intermediate L2 Spanish Classes (co-presenter) , American Council on the Teaching of Foreign LanguagesTalk/Oral Presentation, ACTFL, Invited, San Antonio, Texas, 2014-2015
Subversive Texts/Sustainable Art: A Book Making Workshop , American Association of Teachers of Spanish and PortugueseMultimedia lecture and workshop, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Po, Invited, Pasadena City College, Pasadena, 2013-2014
An Overview of “Formas y fórmulas de tratamiento en el mundo hispánico , American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese Southern CA Chapter MeetingTalk/Oral Presentation, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Po, Invited, Azusa Pacific University, CA, 2009-2010
In Her Own Voice: The Chicana Art of Carmen Lomas Garza , American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese National ConferenceTalk/Oral Presentation, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Po, Invited, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2009-2010
In Her Own Voice: The Chicana Art of Judith Francisca Baca , American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese iInternational ConferenceTalk/Oral Presentation, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Po, Invited, Guadalajara, México, 2009-2010
Teaching Spanish to Native Speakers: “Formas y fórmulas de tratamiento en el mundo hispánico.” , Latin American Studies Conference: Study of the AmericasTalk/Oral Presentation, California State University, San Bernardino, Invited, San Bernardino, CA, 2009-2010
“Malinche” in the Spanish Language Classroom: Teaching Literature and Culture , American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, Southern CA Chapter MeetingTalk/Oral Presentation, AATSP-Southern California Chapter, Invited, California State University, Northridge, 2008-2009
Carmen Lomas Garza: Artista Chicana , American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, Southern CA Chapter MeetingTalk/Oral Presentation, AATSP-SC, Invited, Scripps College, Clairmont, CA, 2008-2009
In Her Own Voice: The Chicana Art of Carmen Lomas Garza , American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, National MeetingTalk/Oral Presentation, AATSP National, Invited, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2008-2009
The Chicana Art of Carmen Lomas Garza , Latin American Studies Conference: Study of the AmericasTalk/Oral Presentation, Department of World Languages and Cultures, CSUSB, Invited, California State University, San Bernardino, 2007-2008
The Chicana Art of Judith Francisca Baca , Latin American Studies Conference on the Study of the AmericasTalk/Oral Presentation, Department of World Languages and Cultures, CSUSB, Invited, California State University, San Bernardino, 2006-2007
Other Presentations
“La memoria de nuestra tierra/Memory of Our Land”, El arte político en USC, USC Ronald Tutor Campus Center Graduate Student Lounge, 2014-2015
“Oración del campesino en la lucha”, César Chávez Celebration, USC Founders Park, César Chávez Plaque, 2014-2015
Decoding Judy Baca’s “La Memoria de Nuestra Tierra/Memory of Our Land”, Murals as Media Lecture, Ronald Tutor Campus Center, 2013-2014
Poéticas Visuales (Visual Poetics), USC Visions and Voices Film Screening and Discussion, USC Doheny Memorial Library, 2013-2014
“La memoria de nuestra tierra/Memory of Our Land”, Murals as Media Lecture, Ronald Tutor Campus Center Graduate Student Lounge, 2012-2013
“La memoria de nuestra tierra/Memory of Our Land”, Judith Baca Mural Lectures, Ronald Tutor Campus Center, Graduate Student Lounge, 2011-2012
La memoria de nuestra tierra/Memory of Our Land, Judy Baca Mural Lectures, Ronald Tutor Campus Center, Graduate Student Lounge, 2010-2011
La memoria de nuestra tierra/Memory of Our Land, Judy Baca Mural Lectures, Norman Topping Student Center Student Lounge, 2008-2009
Contextos Concretos y Conceptos Culturales: “La Memoria de Nuestra Tierra” por Judith F. Baca como vehículo pedagógico, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese Southern California Chapter Meeting, Norman Topping Student Center Student Lounge, 2006-2007
El Muralismo en Los Ángeles: La Memoria de Nuestra Tierra por Judith Francisca Baca, Murals in Los Angeles Lecture, USC Norman Topping Student Center, 2006-2007
Book Review
Mar, A., Davis, R. L., Sloan, M., Watson-Lopez, G. (2018). Entre Culturas: Communicate, Explore, Connect Across Cultures Student Books 1, 2, 3 and Teacher’s Editions. Hispania.
Lapuerta, P., Casas, M. L., Berliner, L., Sands, J. F., Pérez, M. A. (2017). Español Santillana Student Books/Materials and Teacher’s Edition. Hispania.
Curland, D., Davis, R., Verano, L., Zúñiga-Lomelí, S. (2012). Hispanidades: España, la primera hispanidad and Hispanidades: Latinoamérica y los EE.UU. Hispania. pp. 769-770.
Journal Article
Zapata, G., Cabrera, V., Sigüenza-Ortiz, C., Vierma, G. (2014). The Role of Cultural Portfolios in the Implementation of Culture-Based Standards in Second Language Classes. Language Educator/American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Vol. 9 (2), pp. 38-40. PubMed Web Address
Spanish 280: Conversational Spanish via Cinema, Dornsife Department of Spanish and Portuguese, 2013-2014
Spanish 316: Spanish for the Professions: Medicine and Healthcare, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Fall 2004
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.,
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” ,
“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
“La piel que habito” film presentation, As part of the USC Film Club series, Pedro Almódovar’s “La piel que habito” was presented at Leavey Library Auditorium., 2012-2013
Multimedia Lecture and Discussion, USC Libraries and USC Dornsife Spanish and Portuguese Department presentation “Visiones Poéticas” showcased the works of Cuban artist Rolando Estévez and his publishing house, Ediciones Vigía., 2013-2014
Multimedia Celebration, Via USC Libraries, USC El Centro Chicano and USC Department of Spanish and Portuguese coordinated a DIA DE LOS MUERTOS cultural celebration showcasing the art of José Guadalupe Posada, with arts and crafts, food, music, video and literature.,
Multimedia Celebration, Via USC Libraries, USC El Centro Chicano and USC Department of Spanish and Portuguese coordinated a DIA DE LOS MUERTOS cultural celebration showcasing the art of José Guadalupe Posada, with arts and crafts, food, music, video and literature. ,
Multimedia Celebration, USC Libraries, USC El Centro Chicano and USC Department of Latin American and Iberian Cultures collaborated on a DIA DE LOS MUERTOS cultural celebration showcasing the art of José Guadalupe Posada, with arts and crafts, food, music, video and literature.,
Multimedia Celebration, USC Libraries, USC El Centro Chicano and USC Department of Spanish and Portuguese collaborated on a DIA DE LOS MUERTOS cultural celebration showcasing the art of José Guadalupe Posada, with arts and crafts, food, music, video and literature.,
AATSP So CA Conference Presentation, Co-presented “USC Posada Project: Teaching Spanish Language, Mexican Culture, and Primary Source Literacy,”with Barbara Robinson (Doheny Library),Karen Howell (Leavey Library), Liana Stepanyan (LAIC), in which students study the art of José Guadalupe Posada, leading to a digital exhibit (USC SCALAR, a multimodal publishing system).,
AATSP So CA Conference Presentation, Presented “”Chicano Mythology, Identity and ‘Inflammatory Literature: the Legacy of
American Journalist Ruben Salazar’. ,
AATSP So CA Conference Presentation, Co-presented “Service Learning in Spanish for the Professions: Medicine and Healthcare”
AATSP So CA Virtual Meeting, 2020 ,
La Casa (formerly El Centro Chicano) La Posada Keynote Speaker, 2019-2020
USC Dornsife Faculty Professional Development Grant, 2019-2020
USC Dornsife Faculty Professional Development Grant, 2017-2018
USC El Centro Chicano Latinx Honor Society Induction Ceremony Keynote Speaker, Spring 2018
USC El Centro Chicano Latinx Honor Society Sophmore Recognition Ceremony Keynote Speaker, Fall 2017
USC Dornsife Faculty Professional Development Grant, 2015-2016
USC El Centro Chicano Latino Honor Society Induction Ceremony Keynote Speaker, 2015-2016
USC El Centro Chicano Faculty Appreciation Award, 2014-2015
USC Latino Honor Society Induction Ceremony Keynote Speaker, 2014-2015
USC Latino Student Assembly Professor of the Year, 2014-2015
USC El Centro Chicano “La Posada” Keynote Speaker, 2013-2014
USC El Centro Chicano Faculty Appreciation Award, 2013-2014
USC Latino Honor Society Induction Ceremony Keynote Speaker, 2013-2014
USC Project Remix Faculty Speaker, 2013-2014
USC Dornsife Faculty Professional Development Grant, 2012-2013
USC El Centro Chicano “Honoring the Legacy of Social Justice Heroes” Faculty Speaker, 2012-2013
USC El Centro Chicano End of the Year Commitment Award, 2012-2013
USC Faculty Speaker at the El Centro/University Church Commemorative Plaque Dedication Ceremony, 2012-2013
USC El Centro Chicano Newsletter Faculty Spotlight, 2011-2012
USC Latino Honor Society Induction Ceremony Keynote Speaker, Spring 2012
USC 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
USC Latino Honor Society Induction Ceremony Keynote Speaker, Spring 2011
USC Latino Honor Society Student Academic Recognition Ceremony Keynote Speaker, Fall 2009
USC Dornsife Spanish and Portuguese Study Abroad Committee, 2014-2015
USC El Centro Latino Honor Society Induction Committee, 2014-2015
USC Latino Forum Welcome Reception Committee, which hosted the event to honor USC faculty retirees, Professors Carmen Silva-Corvalán and Félix Gutiérrez., 2013-2014
USC El Centro Latino Honor Society Induction Committee, 2013-2014
USC University Events Committee, 2013-2014
USC Dornsife Department of Spanish and Portuguese NTT Merit Evaluation Committee, 2013-2014
USC Committee on University Events, 2012-2013
USC Dornsife Spanish and Portuguese Undergraduate Committee, 2012-2013
USC Committee on Public Art and Campus Design, 2012-2013
USC Dornsife Spanish and Portuguese Department Basic Language Program Textbook/Curriculum Committee, 2012-2013
USC Dornsife Spanish and Portuguese Undergraduate Committee, 2011-2012
USC Committee on Public Art and Campus Design, 2011-2012
USC Committee on University Events, 2011-2012
USC Committee on Non-Tenure Track Faculty Affairs, 2010-2011
USC Committee on University Events, 2010-2011
USC Committee on Public Art and Campus Design, 2010-2011
USC Committee on Non-Tenure Track Faculty Affairs, 2009-2010
USC Good Neighbors Program – President’s Leadership Circle (1%),
USC Latino Alumni Association Member,
USC Alumni Association Member,
University of Southern California Latino Alumni Association Scholarship Committee Member,
University of Southern California Alumni Association Scholarship Committee Member, Fall Spri
University of Southern California Latino Alumni Association Scholarship Committee Member,
USC Latino Honor Society Student Recognition Ceremony Keynote Speaker,
USC El Centro Chicano “La Posada” Keynote Speaker,
USC Office of Admissions “Explore USC” Faculty Mentor,
LAUSD-USC Parent Campus Tour Faculty Panelist,
USC Faculty Speaker at the El Centro/University Church Commemorative Plaque Dedication Ceremony,
USC El Centro Chicano 40th Anniversary Gala Faculty/Alumni Committee Member,
USC El Centro Chicano 40th Anniversary Gala ,
Student-Athlete Academic Services Trojan Football 2008 Guest Coach,
USC Latino Honor Society Induction Ceremony Keynote Speaker,
Other Service to the University
USC Spanish Undergraduate Student Association (SUSA)Faculty Advisor,
USC American Studies and Ethnicity PhD Translation Examiner,
USC El Centro Chicano/USC LA CASA Faculty Mentor ,
USC Latino Honor Society Faculty Mentor,
USC Latino Forum Faculty Member,
Conferences Organized
Co-organizer/Coordinator, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese So. California Chapter, University of Southern California, 2019-2020
Conference Session Moderator, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, Southern California Chapter, University of California, Los Angeles, 2013-2014
Conference Session Moderator, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, Southern California Chapter, Azusa Pacific University, 2012-2013
Conference Session Moderator, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, Southern California Chapter, Whittier College, Whittier, CA, 2012-2013
Conference Session Moderator, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, Southern California Chapter, University of Southern California, 2010-2011
Professional Memberships
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, 2009 – 2021
American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) Southern California Chapter, 1984 – 2021
Modern Language Association, 1984 – 2021
International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement (IARSLCE)., 2020-2021
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
Media, Alumni, and Community Relations
USC Good Neighbors Program, President’s Leadership Circle,
USC Latinx Honor Society Induction Ceremony Keynote Speaker,
NPR Interview on Mural Art in California,
El Centro Chicano Grand Opening Ceremony and Celebration,
NPR Interview on new pizza marketing with Spanish slang term,
USC Latino Alumni Association Holiday Celebration,
USC Latino Alumni Association Screening of “Americanos” Reception,
USC Visions and Voices “Rescuing Rubén Salazar” Screening, Discussion and Reception,
USC El Centro Chicano 40th Anniversary Gala,
USC Good Neighbors President’s Leadership Circle,
USC Latino Forum Ruben Salazar Exhibit Reception,
Other Service to the Profession
American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese Southern California Chapter Delegate, AATSP National Conference, Denver, CO, 2015-2016
Participant – ACTFL National Conference, San Diego, CA, 2015-2016
Participant – AATSP National Conference, Denver, Colorado, 2015-2016
ACTFL- OPI Tester Certification
, 2014-2015
American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese Southern California Chapter Conference Moderator, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 2014-2015
ACTFL-OPI Certified Rater , 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
