| Professional Role |
Coordinator of Intermediate Spanish Courses
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| School or Place of Work |
Western Illinois University
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| What Level Do You Teach? |
Upper level (300-400), ocassionaly 100 and 200 levels
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| Approx. Percentage of Heritage Spanish Students at Your Institution |
Currently, at 300 -400 level, aproximately half or more than half of students registeres are heritage speakers
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| How Has Spanish Played a Role in Your Personal and Professional Life? |
Spanish is my first language, the language I use to interact with family and friends.
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| How Long Have You Been Teaching? |
+20 years
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| More About Me |
I was born in Heredia, Costa Rica, but I also lived extensively in Venezuela and Nicaragua. My father was born in the Canary Islands, therefore, I have been exposed to various varieties of Spanish throughout my whole life!!!
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