Caroline Kreide

Caroline Kreide is a Continuing Spanish Lecturer at the University of California, Merced. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, where her research focused on 19th- and 20th-century Latin American literature and German literature. Her academic interests include second-language acquisition and cultural studies. She actively engages with her field through conference attendance and visits to Spanish-speaking countries. At UC Merced, she primarily teaches first-year Spanish courses, including SPAN 001, SPAN 002, and others. Additionally, she serves as the faculty advisor for Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley (Focus: 19th- and 20th-Century Latin American Literature, German Literature)

Research & Teaching: Dr. Kreide's research spans Latin American and German literature, with a particular emphasis on second-language acquisition methodologies and cultural studies. She teaches foundational Spanish courses such as Elementary Spanish I and II and contributes to curriculum development in Hispanic literatures. Her pedagogical approach integrates contemporary cultural studies to enhance language acquisition.

Professional Engagement: Maintains active participation in academic conferences and fieldwork in Spanish-speaking regions. Serves as faculty advisor for Sigma Delta Pi, fostering student excellence in Hispanic studies.

Courses Taught:

• SPAN 001: Elementary Spanish I
• SPAN 002: Elementary Spanish II
• SPAN 050: Introduction to Hispanic Literatures
• SPAN 051: Introduction to Hispanic Literatures II
• SPAN 103: Spanish Composition and Conversation

Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided text.

Grants & Labs: No specific grants or research labs mentioned. Focus remains on undergraduate teaching and honor society advising.