Dora B. Ramírez

Dora B. Ramírez serves as Lecturer II and UHS Spanish Liaison in the Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures at the University at Albany, State University of New York. Her expertise spans Spanish language pedagogy for heritage and non-heritage speakers, curriculum development, and sociolinguistic research on U.S. Spanish communities.

Her academic credentials include:

• B.A. in Modern Languages (English and French) from Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia
• Master’s in TESOL from University at Albany
• Ph.D. in Hispanic Studies (Spanish linguistics concentration) from University at Albany

Research centers on Spanish sociolinguistics in U.S. contexts, examining linguistic evolution within immigrant communities and developing tailored teaching methodologies. Her work bridges theoretical analysis of Spanish dialects with practical classroom applications for diverse learner profiles, emphasizing cultural relevance in language acquisition.

Teaching portfolio includes Intermediate Spanish I & II, Heritage Speaker courses, and Introduction to Spanish Linguistics. Prior appointments as Visiting Assistant Professor at Skidmore College and Siena College involved Latin American culture courses and K-8 Spanish curriculum design in Albany.

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