Miriam Rocio Urzua-Montoya

Miriam Rocio Urzua-Montoya is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Arizona, part of the College of Humanities. She specializes in 19th to 21st-Century Spanish American and Peninsular literature and culture, as well as Medieval and Golden Age Spanish literature. Her teaching spans undergraduate courses in Spanish-language, General Education, Honors College, and Study Abroad programs, delivered in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and live online formats.

Education:

• B.A. in Broadcasting and Spanish, Arizona State University
• M.A. and Ph.D. in Hispanic Literature, University of Arizona

Professional Activities: Currently teaches SPAN 330 – Intermediate Conversation and maintains active office hours. Engages in diverse teaching modalities and academic outreach.

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