Mariana San Martín

Mariana San Martín is a Lecturer in Spanish at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), within the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS) and the Global Languages department. She teaches Spanish courses ranging from introductory to advanced levels and developed the course 21G.715 Topics in Medicine and Public Health in the Hispanic World.

Education

• MA, Harvard University
• BA, Harvard Extension School

Research Interests

Her pedagogical focus includes the psychology of language learning, integration of digital tools in language teaching, visual arts in the language classroom, and vocabulary growth for beginning learners. She emphasizes practical applications of language proficiency in professional contexts.

Teaching and Advising

San Martín is noted for investing deeply in student growth, hosting voluntary 'speaking sessions' to help students practice Spanish. She has prior teaching experience at Harvard University and its Argentina study abroad program.

Contact Information

• Office: 14N-324
• Phone: 617-258-0626
• Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 2:00-3:30 pm, with additional appointments available.