Education

B. A. Tufts University,  English and French 
Ph.D. New York University, Spanish and Latin American Literature

Research

Her research focuses on Latin American Jewish literature and culture. She has published articles and books that delve into Cultural Translation, Immigration and Diaspora, Identity and Nation, and Travel Narrative in Latin American literature. She is currently working on a manuscript titled Keeping the Mystery Alive: Jewish Mysticism in Latin America Literature, forthcoming by Academic Studies press.

Publications

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Teaching

She teaches courses accross the curriculum:

SPAN 001/002 Beginning Spanish

SPAN 100 Basic Intermediate Spanish

SPAN 101 Intermediate Spanish

SPAN 102 Advanced Intermediate Spanish

SPAN 201 Exploring Critical Issues Through Writing

SPAN 203 Writing the Jewish Trajectories in Latin America

SPAN 214 Writing the Nation: Perceptions of Violence in Latin American Literature

SPAN 240 Latin American and Iberian Studies: Travel Narratives

          Between Spain and Latin America (in English)

SPAN 320 Spanish American Colonial Writings