Lucia Reyes de Deu

Lucia Reyes de Deu is an Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies at Brandeis University, specializing in Latin American literature and culture, Second Language Acquisition (SLA), and feminist theory. She teaches Spanish language courses and integrates research into pedagogy, emphasizing communicative and proficiency-based methods. Her research explores transnational and bilingual dynamics in Latin America, particularly in the Southern Cone (Argentina, Uruguay, Chile), and she actively engages with global academic networks through conferences and collaborations.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Hispanic Studies, Stony Brook University
• M.A. in Hispanic Studies, Stony Brook University

Research Interests: Prof. Reyes de Deu’s work bridges language education and cultural studies, focusing on curriculum design, gender studies, and Latin American literary analysis. She emphasizes the intersection of bilingualism, migration narratives, and feminist critiques in her scholarship.

Awards & Grants:

• Recipient of the Brandeis University Teaching Prize (2021) and Norman Research Award (2011, 2017).
• Secured grants from the Ministry of Science (Argentina) and Stony Brook University for field research and educational initiatives.

Teaching & Outreach: Committed to innovative language pedagogy, she designs content-based courses that merge language proficiency with cultural themes. Her approach emphasizes real-world communication and interdisciplinary learning.