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Kerry McDonald serves as a Senior Lecturer in Spanish within the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of Strathclyde. She manages research-integrated teaching at honours and masters levels with specializations in translation, interpreting, and language policy. Her academic profile combines professional industry experience in translation with multidisciplinary expertise in nineteenth-century Latin American socio-political history.
Her educational background includes a PhD in The Experience of the Pronunciamiento in San Luis Potosí (1821-1855) from the University of St Andrews, a PGDE in Secondary Education (German and Spanish) from Strathclyde, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice from Glasgow. She holds professional qualifications including a PG Dip in Translation & Technology from Heriot-Watt University and an MA in Modern Languages from St Andrews.
McDonald's research focuses on the intersection of translation studies, digital literacy, and political history. Her recent work examines cooperative learning strategies in Spanish language education, reflective learning methodologies, and the development of digital literacy through translation practices. She actively investigates how AI impacts language education while maintaining historical perspectives on language policy.
Her upcoming 2025 engagements include speaking at 'Translation and Language Education in the Age of AI' and contributing to national discussions about 'The Future for Languages in Scotland' through multiple invited talks and organizational roles. She serves as a member of the University Council for Languages, influencing national language education policy.
Key professional recognitions:
- Higher Education Academy Fellowship (HEA)
- PGDE in Secondary Modern Foreign Languages Education
As an active researcher and educator, McDonald bridges historical scholarship with contemporary language teaching challenges, particularly examining how digital transformations affect translation pedagogy while maintaining connections to her foundational work on nineteenth-century Mexican political history.
