Marta Sanchez Serda

Marta Sanchez Serda is a Lecturer at the Department of Romance Studies, College of Philosophy, Leibniz University Hannover. She holds a Licenciada degree in Translation and Interpreting from the University of Málaga with a pedagogical certificate (CAP) and specialized training in Spanish language assessment as a DELE Examiner.

• Education:
  • Licenciada en Traducción e Interpretación, Universidad de Málaga
  • CAP (Curso de Adaptación Pedagógica), Universidad de Málaga
  • Doctoral courses in Translation and Interpreting, Universidad de Málaga
  • State-certified translator (Spanish/English), Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Her research focuses on sociopolitical analysis of the Spanish parliament, historical aspects of contemporary Spain, and humor in Spanish language teaching. She has pioneered integrating Spanish music (including Arabic influences in rap) and visual media like Mafalda into educational frameworks. Her work emphasizes cultural memory, intercultural communication, and modern teaching methodologies for Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE).

She serves as a Recognition Officer for external master’s applications and coordinates language certification processes within the Romanesque Seminar. Her academic career spans 23 years at Leibniz University Hannover, preceded by roles at Harz University of Applied Sciences and the Centre for Specialized Languages (FSZ). Her publications address topics like migration, cultural identity, and digital media integration in Spanish education.