Susan Giraldez

Susan Giraldez is an Associate Professor at the University of the Pacific's Stockton campus, affiliated with the College of the Pacific. Her teaching emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to Spanish language, literature, and culture.

• PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara (1992)
• MA, Middlebury College (1982)
• BA, University of the Pacific (1980)

Her pedagogical philosophy prioritizes adaptability to diverse learning styles, contextualizing Spanish studies within global cultural frameworks, and using unconventional tools like soap operas or film to explore literary genres (e.g., chivalric novels, metafiction). She integrates students' personal interests with language acquisition to make learning dynamic and relevant.

Dr. Giraldez has not been explicitly documented as receiving scientific awards, advising students, or publishing articles in this text. Her contact information includes the Wendell Phillips Center Annex (Room 254) and phone number (209.946.2914).