Jesus Contreras Bazaldua

Jesus Contreras Bazaldua is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Department of Classical and Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He currently holds a Ph.D. Student status in Spanish Literature and has extensive academic background with a M.A. in Social Sciences (2008) and B.A. in Applied Linguistics/Translation (1988), both from UANL (Mexico).

• Education:
  • Ph.D. Student in Spanish Literature (ongoing)
  • M.A. in Social Sciences, UANL, 2008
  • B.A. in Applied Linguistics (Translation), UANL, 1988

His research focuses on Second language acquisition, Spanish Translation methodologies, and the intersection of Migration narratives with literary studies. He consistently teaches foundational Spanish courses including Elementary Spanish I/II and Introduction to Professional and Literary Translation, demonstrating commitment to language pedagogy.

No scientific awards or funded grants are explicitly listed in the provided information. His teaching portfolio includes courses across multiple terms from 2023 to 2025, reflecting sustained academic engagement.