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Isabel Torrubia-Gortari

Isabel Torrubia-Gortari
Lecturer of Spanish

Biography

I received an M.A. in Spanish Second Language Teaching at the University of Navarra (Spain), and my second M.A. in Hispanic Applied Linguistics and Literature at the University of Maryland. I was born in Pamplona (Spain), and I have taught Spanish in Europe, Canada, and the United States. When I’m not teaching, I love reading, writing fiction, and spending time outdoors with my dog.

Education

M.A., Spanish Second Language Teaching, The University of Navarra (Spain)
M.A., Hispanic Applied Linguistics and Literature, The University of Maryland

Courses Regularly Taught

200 Level

3 Credits

Spring 2027 Semester

Spanish
SPAN 200 ¡Hablemos! Language and Culture
This intermediate Spanish course builds greater confidence, clarity, and range in speaking through group discussions, activities in pairs, and interactive tasks designed to boost spontaneous communication skills. Students also explore short films, literary texts, and contemporary cultural topics, which broaden their understanding of the Spanish-speaking world while expanding vocabulary. Targeted grammar support enhances communicative accuracy, while strengthening students’ ability to express complex ideas effectively as they engage actively in conversations.

Class Times

MoWeFr 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.


Class Times

MoWeFr 9:05 a.m. – 9:55 a.m.


Class Times

MoWeFr 10:10 a.m – 11:00 a.m.


Class Times

MoWeFr 11:15 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.


Class Times

MoWeFr 12:20 p.m. – 1:10 p.m.


Class Times

MoWeFr 3:35 p.m. – 4:25 p.m.


Class Times

MoWeFr 4:40 – 5:30 p.m.


Class Times

TuTh 10:35 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.


Class Times

TuTh 12:05 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.


Class Times

TuTh 1:35 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.


Class Times

TuTh 3:05 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.


Prerequisite

SPAN 100 or by placement


Bachelor of Arts

World Language (All), World Lang (12th Unit)


Exceeds 12th Unit of World Language


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