Kristina I. Medina-Vilariño, Ph.D.
Spanish @ St Olaf
Students examine the diverse elements that have shaped Latin American culture through an exploration of political, social, economic, religious, and artistic topics. They develop critical analysis skills through reading, discussion, and written and/or oral projects. The course includes study Continue reading SPAN 272 Cultural Heritage of Latin America
Fall 2012 Intercultural Connections: The U.S. and the Spanish-Speaking World in a Global Community Spanish 231 explores the material and human diversity of the Spanish-speaking world and highlights important connections among the United States, the Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America, Continue reading SPAN 231: Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN 232B: Intermediate Spanish II (2012-2013, Semester 2) Students explore the diverse histories, circumstances, and contributions of Latinos in the U.S. by reading essays, news accounts, short fiction and autobiographies, viewing videos and TV broadcasts. They consolidate their language skills Continue reading SPAN 232 Intermediate Spanish II: Hispanics in the US
http://www.stolaf.edu/depts/spanish/faculty/KristinaMedina.html Dr. Medina-Vilariño is currently an Associate Professor of Spanish, Race and Ethnic Studies, and Latin American Studies at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. She completed a B.A. in Hispanic Studies at the Pontificia Universidad Católica in Ponce, Puerto Continue reading About me
Click here to see my CV -updated December, 2025 Areas of special interest: Contemporary Caribbean Literatures and Cultural Studies, Contemporary Latinx Studies, Puerto Rican and Dominican Studies, Latin American and Latina/Latino Film and Cultural Studies, Race and Ethnic Studies, Continue reading Research
Paulo Freyre, one of the most influential Latin American thinkers, developed a teaching philosophy based on social justice and critical thinking. According to Freyre, “Only authoritative educators deny solidarity between the act of educating and the one of being Continue reading My Teaching Philosophy