Kristina I. Medina-Vilariño, Ph.D.
Spanish @ St Olaf
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
Areas of special interest: Contemporary Latinx Studies Contemporary, Puerto Rican and Dominican Studies, Caribbean Literatures and Cultural Studies, Latin American and Latina/Latino Film and Cultural Studies, Race and Ethnic Studies, Academic Civic Engagement, Community organizing, DACA Students, Diversity Equity and 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