Contact Details

Telephone

work +44 (0)1224 272154

Email

m.fernandez@abdn.ac.uk

Address

The University of Aberdeen Hispanic Studies
School of Language & Literature
Taylor Building A58
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen
AB24 3UB

Biography

I have a degree in Politics and Sociology from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and a Diploma in Translation from the Centre Universitaire Cluny (Madrid).

After completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Spanish and French in Aberdeen and a Certificate in the Teaching of Spanish as a Foreign Language at International House (Madrid), I started teaching at Aberdeen University in 2002, having previously taught Spanish at Aberdeen College.

Teaching Responsibilities

I teach Spanish language to 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students.

Admin Responsibilities

I coordinate the Year Abroad students on the Erasmus programme and the Residence Abroad Project, the August re-sit examinations and the following courses:

• Spanish 4 (1st semester)
• Advanced Translation Skills English into Spanish

I am an Advisor of Studies to around forty students.