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Caitlin Samples

Caitlin E. Samples is a PhD candidate in Hispanic linguistics. Broadly, she is interested in morphosyntax and semantics, specifically, as they pertain to second and heritage language acquisition, linguistic theory, and language variation. Other interests include applied linguistics, L2 pedagogy, and language change. Her dissertation analyzes how learners of English and Spanish acquire possessive structures at the interfaces among…


Milvet Alonso

  Ph.D., Hispanic Studies, University of California, Riverside, 2004 My research deals with the field of cultural studies applied to Mexican Indigenous literatures, film, and performances in which traditions of indigenous origins in Mexico and current political figures are interwoven, and with the connections between contemporary literature and Mexican culture and political life. My articles have been published in well-respected, refereed…


Mark Anderson

I specialize in contemporary Latin American literatures and cultures, with a focus on Mexican narrative. I teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses ranging from general surveys of Spanish American literature and cultural trends to specialized courses on contemporary Mexican cultural topics, ecocriticism, and disaster studies. Most of my research focuses on the cultural processes of modernity in Latin America, touching on topics…


Maria Mizzi

I teach several undergraduate courses on Spanish Language and Literature. My teaching methods aim to reinforce the use of both oral and written Spanish through practice and class discussions. It is also one of my goals to spark the student’s interest in the culture of Spain through the study of its literature and history. Starting from an interest in the field of the literary studies, both the theoretical approach and literary history, my…


Lesley Feracho

Dr. Lesley Feracho is an Associate Professor in the Department of Romance Languages and the Institute of African-American Studies. Dr. Feracho specializes in contemporary Latin American narrative and in particular women's narrative of the Caribbean, as well as Afro-Latin American narrative and poetry. Her current research involves cross-cultural literary texts (in both narrative and poetry) of women writers of African descent from the Americas…


David Latimer

David G. Latimer is Principal Lecturer of Spanish in the Department of Romance Languages at the University of Georgia. He earned his Ph.D. in Language Education from UGA in 2009, following an M.A. in History from Georgia Southern University, an M.A. in Religion from Florida State University, and a B.A. in Spanish from Georgia Southern College. Dr. Latimer specializes in intermediate and advanced Spanish language instruction, with particular…


Catherine Simpson

I am a Principal Lecturer of Spanish at UGA, teaching all levels of Spanish language, literature, and culture. My primary area of specialization is Peninsular literature and film, and I’m especially passionate about integrating the visual arts into my classes. At all course levels, I strive to implement student-centered pedagogy that inspires curiosity, opens doors, and fosters student engagement. In collaboration with the UGA Center for…


Rubén Maíllo-Pozo

Ph.D., Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian Literatures and Languages, CUNY Graduate Center, 2014. Doctoral Dissertation: El humanismo cívico en Castilla a mediados del siglo XV: La batalla campal de los perros contra los lobos de Alfonso de Palencia. With over 20 years of experience, he has taught Spanish language, literature, and culture at various institutions. He has been a Lecturer of Spanish at UGA since Fall 2018, having previously taught at…


Sharina Maillo Pozo

I am associate professor of Latinx Studies and Spanish and serve as the faculty director of the Spanish Residential Community at Mary Lyndon. I specialize in Latinx and Caribbean literature and culture, with a particular focus on the cultural production of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in the United States. Some of my research papers and reviews have appeared in various edited volumes and the academic journals Ciberletras, Centro…


Timeko McFadden

Timeko McFadden is a doctoral candidate in Hispanic Studies in the Romance Languages Department. She earned a double BA from Converse College in Spanish and Religion and completed her MA in Spanish at UGA.  She teaches Spanish language courses as well as SPAN 2550: Introduction to Latino Literature. She also has served as a writing coach for the Writing Intensive Program and is a member of the editorial board forThe Classic Journal. A…
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