Marilynn Rashid

Marilynn Rashid is an Associate Professor of Teaching in Spanish at Wayne State University's Department of Classical and Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She specializes in teaching Spanish language, literature, and translation. Her expertise spans Spanish and Spanish American literature, comparative literature, poetry, and translation theory.

Education:

• M.A. in Spanish Language & Literature, Wayne State University (1980)
• M.A. in Comparative Literature, Wayne State University (1983)

Research Focus: Her work emphasizes the intersection of translation practices and literary analysis, alongside contributions to poetry and comparative studies. She regularly teaches courses such as Introduction to Professional and Literary Translation and Cultural Connections, Grammar and Composition I.

Awards and Recognition:

• Recipient of Excellence in Teaching Award (1999)
• Poetry accolades including Siegel Award, Comstock Review Merit, and Pushcart Prize nomination.

Recent Courses (2023-2024):

• SPA5400: Introduction to Professional and Literary Translation
• SPA2025: Cultural Connections, Grammar and Composition I
• SPA3040: Commercial Spanish
• SPA1020: Elementary Spanish II