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Mariana Valenzuela serves as an Assistant Professor at Pacific University, teaching Spanish language and culture courses within the World Languages Center on the Forest Grove campus. Her office is located in Room 205 of the World Languages Center, with contact available via email and phone.
Her academic credentials include:
- Master of Arts, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, N.M.
Professor Valenzuela specializes in Spanish language instruction and Hispanic cultural studies, with emphasis on immersive language acquisition and cross-cultural communication. Her teaching methodology integrates composition, conversation, and cultural context to develop student proficiency. She contributes to Pacific University's Spanish and Dual Languages and Cultures academic programs through foundational coursework that establishes linguistic competence and cultural awareness.
Her instructional focus encompasses introductory through intermediate Spanish levels, utilizing structured curricula that emphasize practical language application within cultural frameworks. Course offerings include SPAN 101/102 (Intro Spanish Language and Culture) and SPAN 301 (Composition and Conversation), designed to progressively build student capabilities in real-world communication scenarios.
