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Vazquez Blazquez, Laura
Lecturer

Dr. Laura Vázquez Blázquez is a lecturer in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. She received her M.A. and Ph.D. in Spanish (Hispanic Literature and Cultural Studies) from the University of Arizona. She is particularly interested in the transformation of cities, culture, food, and capital as a frame of reference to explore how global urban processes are portrayed through cultural production. She enjoys spending time learning about teaching techniques and instructional design. She has taught a variety of courses including Introductory and Intermediate Spanish; Advanced Spanish for Heritage Students; Intermediate Grammar and Writing; Intermediate Conversation; Readings in the Literary Genres; Elementary Medical Spanish; The Arts and Politics in Latin America; Translation and Interpretation: Social Justice and Practice; Latin American and Spanish Literature and Cinema, among other courses. During her free time, she loves cooking and spending time with her puppy and her husband.

Currently Teaching

SPAN 251 – Intermediate Spanish

Combines all forms of language skills (speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension) with intermediate grammar.

SPAN 325 – Intermediate Grammar and Writing

Essential points of grammar, with emphasis on syntax and development of writing skills.

Essential points of grammar, with emphasis on syntax and development of writing skills.

SPAN 381 – Medical/Business Translation

This course covers English/Spanish medical/business translation. It focuses on (1) building conceptual knowledge in the medical/business contexts and (2) language and translation competence in these settings. It introduces students to professional, nationally-accepted standards of translation practice and performance and uses authentic materials and contextually-meaningful situations.

This course covers English/Spanish medical/business translation. It focuses on (1) building conceptual knowledge in the medical/business contexts and (2) language and translation competence in these settings. It introduces students to professional, nationally-accepted standards of translation practice and performance and uses authentic materials and contextually-meaningful situations.