Michael A. Owens
Spanish Instructor
M.A., Foreign Languages and Cultures, WSU 2009
About me
A little more than three years ago I moved here to Pullman and was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to obtain my M.A. here at WSU in that time. I have three children ages 6, 3 and 8 months and I am married to current M.A. student Natalia Owens.
Areas of Interest
My area of focus during my studies at WSU was the depiction of masculinities in contemporary Latin American literature. I have also researched and presented on teaching methods in foreign languages; specifically aiding beginning learners.
Education
University of Washington – B.A. Spanish
Washington State University – M.A. Foreign Languages and Cultures
Study Abroad:
Mexico City, Mexico: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Recent Publications & Presentations
RMMLA 2007 – “Why Do Foreign Language Teachers Need to Learn to Juggle? Ten Keys to a Successful Language Class”
RMMLA 2008 – “The Inner Game off Language Instruction: What Modern Sports Practices Can Give to the Language Coach/Instructor.”
RMMLA 2009 – “Pacing for Proficiency in the Foreign Language Classroom”
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