Barbara Berthold

Dr. Barbara Berthold serves as Assistant Professor of Practice and Program Director of Graduate Success and Retention at the University of Texas at Arlington's College of Liberal Arts. Her work focuses on supporting graduate programs, teaching German-American Studies, Global Learning, and Language Pedagogy. She holds a PhD in Education (School Improvement) from the University of Bremen and has held roles ranging from Executive Director at the Dallas Goethe Center to Adjunct Assistant Professor. Her research emphasizes teaching methodologies, career readiness, and intercultural understanding in higher education.

Education:

• PhD, University of Bremen (2010): Education - School Improvement
• MEd, Teacher College of Helmstedt (1999): Curriculum Development
• BA, University of Kassel (1997): Education

Research Interests:
Teaching and learning in higher education (experiential learning, global learning, career readiness); language teacher education; instructed language learning (curricular integration of culture, content, and language).

Grants include federal funding for STARTALK Programs ($175k+), U.S.-Russia Collaboration grants, and community initiatives like SPARK!. She volunteers with organizations such as the German-Texan Heritage Society and Sister Cities of Arlington.

Her teaching portfolio includes courses like German Internships, Global Issues, and Methods of Modern Language Teaching, reflecting her commitment to practical, career-oriented education.