Jacqueline Mitchell has taught at 2021¹ú²úÂ鶹¾ç for over 20 years. She loves teaching and 2021¹ú²úÂ鶹¾ç students. She has traveled extensively throughout Latin America and Spain, and has studied and conducted research in Argentina and Spain. Her areas of specialization are contemporary peninsular and Latin American narrative. She is currently involved in the Community Classroom program, teaching courses in City Heights. She has a passion for service-learning and collaborating with the community in the learning process. She strongly believes students must interact with the living culture and put their learning into practice. Mitchell studied Portuguese, Italian, and French. She is passionate about traveling and practicing her language skills whenever possible. She is also an avid volleyball player and competes in local tournaments and leagues.
Education
- M.A., Spanish, University of California, Los Angeles
- B.A., Spanish, Point Loma Nazarene College
Courses Taught
- Senior Seminar in Spanish – SPA 4085
- Latin American Lit since 1910 – SPA 4039
- Latin American Lit before 1910 – SPA 4037
- Peninsular Lit since 1800 – SPA 4002
- Peninsular Lit before 1800 – SPA 4000
- Genre/Period Studies in Hispanic Literature/Film – SPA 3080
- Mexican American Literature and Culture – SPA 3020
- Advanced Conversation and Composition – SPA 303
- Advanced Grammar and Reading – SPA 3002
- Culture and Civilization of Spain – SPA 3015
- Intermediate Spanish I & II – SPA 2050/2051
- Elementary Spanish I & II – SPA 1001/1002
Professional and Community Involvement
- Modern Languages Association
- American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages