Ana Belén Cao Miguez

Ana Belén Cao Miguez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Letters at the University of Beira Interior (UBI), Portugal. She is also a researcher at LabCom - Communication and Arts and serves as Director of the courses for Teaching Portuguese and Spanish in Basic and Secondary Education. Her academic roles include teaching courses such as Spanish Literature, Translation, and Pedagogical Internship.

Her research focuses on language education, particularly Portuguese and Spanish intercomprehension, translation pedagogy, and the integration of digital tools in language teaching. She has contributed to projects like the 'RELIPES' initiative on Iberian linguistic relations and the 'Q. Theatre' project on Don Quixote adaptations. Her work emphasizes cross-linguistic methodologies and cultural mediation.

• Research Interests: Language pedagogy, Iberian literary studies, translation studies, educational technology.
• Key Contributions: Over 10 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on language teaching strategies, historical literary figures, and digital tools in education.

She has received multiple awards, including the 2002 Best Finalist Student Prize in Galicia and scholarships from EU programs. Her current projects explore innovative teaching approaches and digital resource integration in language education.

LabCom affiliation highlights her role in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of communication, arts, and education.