Barbara Riess

Barbara Riess is a Professor in the Department of World Language & Culture at Allegheny College. Her academic work focuses on Spanish literature, translation studies, and cultural identity in Latin American contexts.

• Educational background includes a PhD from Arizona State University with a Certificate of Translation
• Holds BA and MA degrees from the University of Connecticut

Research interests span Cuban studies, literary criticism, and innovative approaches to foreign language pedagogy in liberal arts settings. Recent publications analyze gender representation in revolutionary contexts, María Elena Llana's literary contributions, and programmatic collaboration in language education.

Notable translations include works by Margarita Cota-Cárdenas and María Elena Llana. Office hours available by appointment (Monday 3:30-5:30 pm, Tuesday 10-12 am, Thursday 1:30-3:30 pm).