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Lisa M. Merschel is an Associate Professor of the Practice of Romance Studies at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, serving as Director of the Spanish Language Program since 2021. She has been at Duke since 2001, holding prior roles including Assistant Professor of the Practice (2021–2024), Senior Lecturer (2016–2021), and Lecturer (2009–2016).
Education:
- Ph.D. in Romance Studies, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (2003)
- B.A. in Romance Languages, Smith College (1993)
Research Focus: Specializes in second-language acquisition, language technologies, and the impact of machine learning on L2 writing. Her work examines machine translation's role in language pedagogy, digital tools in language learning, and multimodal writing practices. Recent projects include investigating machine translation use in K-12 and university settings.
Publications & Presentations: Over 20 publications, including peer-reviewed articles and textbooks like Aula en Acción and Proyectos. Active presenter at conferences such as ACTFL and AATSP, focusing on topics like engaged pedagogy, videoconferencing in language classes, and ethical use of AI tools.
Awards:
- Top 5% Duke University Faculty (2021, based on student evaluations)
- Dean's Leadership Award (2013, collaborative)
Service & Leadership: Served on committees including the Romance Studies Executive Committee and Global Education Executive Committee. Directed Duke's summer study abroad programs in Mexico and Spain (2008, 2011, 2014, 2017). Led initiatives like the Spanish Language Program's curriculum development and technology integration projects (e.g., PebblePad, Boomalang).
Teaching: Designs courses across Spanish language levels, including elementary, advanced writing, and teacher training (ROMST 700S). Emphasizes task-based learning and community engagement.
