Maximino Jesus Ruiz Rufino

Maximino Jesus Ruiz Rufino is a Lecturer in the Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities. His academic focus includes Spanish Language, Grammar, and Didactics, with a specialization in Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE). He teaches courses such as SPA1100 (Practical Spanish) and SPA2101 (Spanish Language: Syntax). His research emphasizes interactive language learning tools, polycentric Spanish norms, and digital pedagogical approaches, including collaborative Canvas projects and YouTube-based instructional strategies. He has contributed to the ELENOR corpus and published extensively on topics like translation in education, historical language documentation, and Scandinavian-Spanish linguistic exchanges. His work spans from 2003 to 2022, reflecting a commitment to both traditional and modern language pedagogy.

Research interests include the application of technology in language education, multicultural language norms, and historical linguistics. His publications highlight innovative teaching methods and the intersection of digital media with language learning. Notable projects include an interactive Spanish grammar for Norwegians and analyses of 17th-century linguistic documents. No current grants or ongoing projects are listed, but his work contributes to academic-pedagogical initiatives such as Open Days and academic workshops.