معرفی
Raysa Mederos is a Lecturer in Hispanic Studies at the Department of Romance Studies, Brandeis University (United States, Waltham). She specializes in Spanish language instruction across all levels, implementing proficiency-based teaching methods and Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA). Her work also focuses on Spanish for Heritage Speakers and Cuban studies.
- Education: Instituto Superior Pedagógico Enrique José Varona (M.A.)
Her research interests include language pedagogy, heritage speaker education, and cultural studies within Hispanic contexts. She has received multiple grants from the Theodore and Jane Norman Fund for Faculty Research and Creative Projects, as well as travel grants to support her academic work.
- Scientific Awards:
- Theodore and Jane Norman Award (Spring 2012)
- Theodore and Jane Norman Fund for Faculty Research and Creative Projects (2012, 2017-2019)
- Jane's Faculty Travel Grant (Spring 2007, Spring 2011)
Raysa Mederos' teaching philosophy emphasizes communicative competence and cultural literacy. Contact: mederos@brandeis.edu | Office: Rabb Graduate Center, 339a | Phone: +1 (781) 736-3197.