Mazal Oaknin

Dr Mazal Oaknin is an Associate Professor (Teaching) at the School of European Languages, Culture and Society (SELCS) at University College London. With over 15 years of experience in Spanish language and literature education, she specializes in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in language teaching, Spanish women's writing, and translation pedagogy.

• Academic appointments:
  • 2013–2100 Associate Professor (Teaching), UCL (SELCS)
  • 2013–2100 Teaching Fellow in Spanish Language and Literature, UCL
  • 2013–2013 Brilliant Club Tutor, Modern Languages
  • 2011–2012 Medical Spanish Teacher, Medipathways/Birkbeck College

Research interests: EDI in Spanish language teaching, Spanish women's writing, Translation, Gender studies, Intersectionality. Her work explores feminist narratives in postmodern Spanish literature, mediation strategies in language education, and inclusive curricular design.

Publications trend: Focus on translation pedagogy, intersectional feminism in literature, and EDI initiatives in language education. Key themes include media representation, cultural minorities, and innovative teaching methods like collaborative filmmaking.

Teaching expertise: Advanced Spanish grammar, translation between Spanish and English, cultural minorities in contemporary Spanish literature, and gender studies. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes critical thinking and cultural mediation.

Professional activities: Active in EDI initiatives (2025 workshop), inclusive education (2025 talk), and academic reviewing. Previously taught Spanish at Lycee Racine, Universidad de Malaga, SUNY Geneseo, and Birkbeck College.