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  • PLU Hispanic and Latino Studies students learn to think critically in a complex world through the study of the Spanish language, linguistics, literature, film, and a vast array of cultural

    “Spanish” ProgramThe politics of migration in Spain, Spanglish and Latinx music, gender inclusive language in Argentina, indigenous struggles in Mexico—these are just a few of the exciting topics students explore in the PLU Hispanic and Latino Studies Program. Students in our program learn to think critically in a complex world through the study of the Spanish language, linguistics, literature, film, and a vast array of cultural productions from Spain, Latin America, and Latino communities in the USA

    Hispanic and Latino Studies
    Administration Building Room 207-C Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • In both Douglas McGrath’s and Autumn de Wilde’s adaptations of Jane Austen’s Emma (1815), Christmas dinner scenes intimate the intersection of the familial love and comfort associated with Emma and Mr. Knightley’s romance. At the same time, these scenes draw attention to Knightley’s often paternalistic…

    Merry Christmas to All, and to Emma a Good Knightley Posted by: ramosam / December 24, 2020 December 24, 2020 By Abigail Kunkel In both Douglas McGrath’s and Autumn de Wilde’s adaptations of Jane Austen’s Emma (1815), Christmas dinner scenes intimate the intersection of the familial love and comfort associated with Emma and Mr. Knightley’s romance. At the same time, these scenes draw attention to Knightley’s often paternalistic love for Emma. Taken together, these scenes at once associate

  • 12 semester hours in one of the following six work sectors A. Education  12 semester hours from one of the following areas Biology Chemistry Computer Science Education English Geosciences Math

    intermediate proficiency (at least HISP 202 or equivalent). Students wanting to serve in French-speaking African countries should be proficient in French (FREN 201 or equivalent) or in some cases in another Romance language. Intercultural Competence Twelve semester hours in intercultural Competence, as follows: 4 semester hours from: ANTH 102: Human Cultural Diversity COMA 304: Intercultural Communication ECON 333: Economic Development GLST 210: Contemporary Global Issues: Migration, Poverty, and Conflict

  • Carla Santorno, a national award-winning superintendent, has led an academic improvement effort that has increased the Tacoma Public Schools graduation to 89.8 percent for the class of 2019.

    has begun to be in charge of Chinese language education and cooperation since September, 2020. Bridget YadenBridget Yaden, Ph.D., is Professor of Hispanic Studies and Director of the Language Resource Center at Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) in Tacoma, Washington.  She holds a PhD and MA in Romance Linguistics (UW) and a BA in Spanish (WWU). She began her involvement in language centers during her graduate studies at the University of Washington (1995-1996, Language Learning Center) and has

  • The Hispanic and Latino Studies Program offers a major and minor in Hispanic Studies and a minor in Latino Studies.

    Our Majors and MinorsThe Hispanic and Latino Studies Program offers a major and minor in Hispanic Studies and a minor in Latino Studies. The major and minor in Hispanic Studies combine the study of the Spanish language with courses in Latin American, Latino, and Iberian literatures, linguistics, and cultural studies. Primarily taught in Spanish, courses that count towards the major and minor include the study of advanced Spanish language and composition for heritage and second language learners

  • Associate Professor of Psychology | Innovation Studies | finleysr@plu.edu | 253-535-7660 | I primarily teach Introduction to Psychology and upper level experimental classes, such as Neuropsychology and Learning.

    Sara Finley Associate Professor of Psychology Phone: 253-535-7660 Email: finleysr@plu.edu Office Location: Ramstad Hall - 106E Website: https://sites.google.com/site/sfinley/ Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Cognitive Science, John Hopkins University, 2008 M.A., Cognitive Science, John Hopkins University, 2005 B.A., Psychology, Linguistics, UC Santa Cruz, 2003 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Cognitive science Language learning Psycholinguistics Phonology Speech perception Selected

  • Associate Professor of Psychology | Department of Psychology | finleysr@plu.edu | 253-535-7660 | I primarily teach Introduction to Psychology and upper level experimental classes, such as Neuropsychology and Learning.

    Sara Finley Associate Professor of Psychology Phone: 253-535-7660 Email: finleysr@plu.edu Office Location: Ramstad Hall - 106E Office Hours: (On Campus) Tu & Th: 9:15 am - 9:45 am (On Campus) Fri: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Website: http://sites.google.com/site/sfinley/ Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Cognitive Science, Johns Hopkins University, 2008 M.A., Cognitive Science, Johns Hopkins University, 2005 B.A., Psychology, Linguistics, UC Santa Cruz, 2003

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  • Our Town , kicks off the Theater season at PLU later this month. The play, directed by new PLU faculty member, Lori Lee Wallace, was first produced in 1938 and since has become an American classic. The play reveals the ordinary lives of the people…

    romance nor a farce. It is, rather, a contemplative work and richly timeless commentary on nothing less than the tragicomedy of human existence. It’s also deceptively subtle and doesn’t rely on obvious conflict to draw us in or push its plot along. Show Dates: October 18*-20, 26 & 27 at 7:30 pm. and Oct. 28 at 2pm. * October 18 is Student Preview. Tickets are $8 General Admission and $5 with PLU ID. Call the Campus Concierge at 253.535.7411 to purchase. Read Previous Fall in love with “Almost, Maine

  • Our Town , kicks off the Theater season at PLU later this month. The play, directed by new PLU faculty member, Lori Lee Wallace, was first produced in 1938 and since has become an American classic. The play reveals the ordinary lives of the people…

    romance nor a farce. It is, rather, a contemplative work and richly timeless commentary on nothing less than the tragicomedy of human existence. It’s also deceptively subtle and doesn’t rely on obvious conflict to draw us in or push its plot along. Show Dates: October 18*-20, 26 & 27 at 7:30 pm. and Oct. 28 at 2pm. * October 18 is Student Preview. Tickets are $8 General Admission and $5 with PLU ID. Call the Campus Concierge at 253.535.7411 to purchase. Read Previous Fall in love with “Almost, Maine

  • Assistant Professor | School of Business | jacksodn@plu.edu | 253-535-7259 | During her professional journey, Nana served in the US Army at Madigan Army Medical Center, and spent many years in HR, applying her extensive background to enhance organizational dynamics and leadership.

    Nana Jackson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Phone: 253-535-7259 Email: jacksodn@plu.edu Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Education Doctor of Philosophy, Business Administration – Organizational Leadership, National University, San Diego, CA, 2024 Master of Business Administration, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA, 2018 Master of Arts, Human Resource Development, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX, 2011 Bachelor of Arts, English Linguistics, Ahmadu Bello

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