Mariana Stone

Mariana Stone is an Associate Professor in the Department of Spanish at the University of North Georgia (UNG). She has been affiliated with UNG since 2001, initially serving as Language Lab Director for 15 years before transitioning to her current academic role.

• Education:
  • Undergraduate: Universidad Nacional de La Pampa (Educational Sciences)
  • MA in Linguistics: University of Florida
  • PhD: Georgia State University

Dr. Stone specializes in Spanish language education, with research focusing on autonomous language learning, motivation, and proficiency development. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes engagement and practical application, reflected in courses such as Translation Theory and Practice, Medical Spanish, and Advanced Language Skills. She actively promotes experiential learning through programs like the Summer Language Institute and UNG's Center of Global Engagement.

As a faculty member, she contributes to UNG's mission of fostering free expression and leadership development in a welcoming academic environment.