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Sandra Luz Pedregal


Sandra Luz Pedregal

Sandra Luz Pedregal

Spanish Lecturer
spedregal@ucsd.edu
Phone: (858) 534-5387
Fax: (858) 534-3939

9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92039-0519
Office #1304

Education

M.A., University of California, San Diego, 1988 (XVII century Spanish literature)
B.A., University of California, San Diego, 1982 (Spanish literature and minor in history focusing on Latin America)
Microbiology Technician (Análisis Clínicos), Escuela Preparatoria Federal “Lázaro Cárdenas”, Tijuana, B. C., Mexico, 1978.

Biography

Ms. Pedregal joined IR/PS in 1990 and teaches content-oriented, Spanish language courses at advanced levels. Past course themes have included technology and science; international politics and economics; business and maquiladoras; and, environmental policy. At IR/PS, Ms. Pedregal uses her background in event management to advise student groups organizing cultural festivals and celebrations. In addition to IR/PS, Ms. Pedregal has held academic appointments at the University of San Diego, Grossmont College, and Southwestern College. At Mesa College, she distinguished herself for teaching students with visual, hearing and, learning disabilities.

Ms. Pedregal has an extensive background in Latin culture and regional activism. She grew up in Tijuana, Mexico and has been active at the Centro Cultural Tijuana (CECUT). She served on the Board of Directors of the Patricia Rincon Dance Collective for two years. In 2003, she founded The Adventurous Gourmet, a tourism company which specializes in Baja wine tours and fundraising events. Ms. Pedregal also teaches “Tequila Tasting” at the San Diego Learning Annex.

Perspectives

Ms. Pedregal can provide students with an academic perspective on Latin American history and literature, as well as language acquisition. Students have the opportunity to learn from Ms. Pedregal’s experiences in Mexico, as well as her work with regional economic and cultural groups.

IRLA 443A-B-C

Fall, winter, Spring 2007
Course Description:

The 443 series is designed for students at a high level of proficiency in Spanish. Vocabulary and rules of grammar are not explicitly reviewed as students are expected to have a strong foundation in the Spanish language prior to enrollment. The objective of the series is to practice business communication in Spanish. This includes giving presentations, leading discussions, creating reports, and summarizing information. By the end of the series, students should be able to write a simple business memo and communicate verbally in all major time frames. Texts examined include articles, essays, journals and magazine editorials. Classes are typically comprised of five students.



IRLA 444A-B-C

Fall, Winter, Spring 2007
Course Description:


The 444 series is designed for students at a high level of proficiency in Spanish. Classes are interactive and students participate in small group discussions, individual and group presentations, as well as debates. Students will be able to effectively communicate in Spanish in terms of creating and defending a thesis, developing and presenting supporting arguments, and responding to questions and criticism. Classes are typically comprised of five students.



IRLA 445A-B-C

Fall, Winter, Spring 2007
Course Description:

The 445 series is designed for students at a superior level of proficiency to maintain and improve their Spanish language skills through individual training with an instructor. Students will be able to discuss, in Spanish, both the state of diplomatic and economic relations between Latin American countries and the rest of the world. Course sessions are a series of student presentations on a survey of Latin American countries, including their political and economic history. Students will utilize primary sources for research and develop presentation materials as needed. Classes are typically comprised of one to three students.