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Dalya Alkass-Blaise serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at Binghamton University, teaching Spanish language courses across beginner to intermediate levels including conversation, composition, and specialized courses like Spanish 251. She actively engages with students through the weekly Spanish Table conversation group and provides academic advising for Spanish majors, minors, and study abroad programs.
Her educational foundation includes:
- Bachelor of Arts from Drew University
- Master of Arts from University at Albany
- Master of Arts and Ph.D. in Modern Peninsular Literature from State University of New York at Buffalo
Her scholarly focus centers on identity transformations in contemporary Spanish literature, particularly examining Francoist-to-modern societal shifts through the works of Marina Mayoral, Rosa Montero, and Javier Marías. This research informs her teaching approach which integrates cultural context with language acquisition across grammar, literature, and conversational practice.
Alkass-Blaise mentors teaching assistants and supports departmental initiatives including conference coordination. Her professional activities extend beyond campus through prior teaching positions at SUNY Buffalo and Elmira College, translation/interpretation work, and immersive experiences living in Seville while traveling extensively through Mexico and the Caribbean.
