Amy L. Tibbitts

Amy L. Tibbitts is an Associate Professor of Modern Languages & Literatures (Spanish) at Beloit College. She holds a B.A. from Pacific Lutheran University and M.A./Ph.D. degrees from the University of Oregon. Her teaching focuses on all levels of Spanish language instruction, including specialized courses on Spanish film and El Quijote. Research interests include contemporary Peninsular literature, authority dynamics in Spanish cinema, and environmental themes in Spanish-speaking literature.

• Education:
• B.A., Pacific Lutheran University
• M.A. & Ph.D., University of Oregon
• Teaching Specializations:
• Environmental literature (agriculture, medicine, consumerism)
• Nonfiction narratives (documentaries, podcasts, digital stories)
• Research Themes:
• Family dynamics as microcosms of power/gender issues
• Cinema's exploration of dictatorship and authority
• Professional Contributions:
• Advocacy for empathy through narrative forms
• Interdisciplinary approaches to language education