Silvia Castellini
World Languages
Italian and Spanish Instructor, Department Chair
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LA/SS K2
Courses
SPAN 1/11A: Beginning Spanish
SPAN 1/11B: Beginning Spanish
SPAN 2A: Intermediate Spanish
SPAN 2B: Intermediate Spanish
SPAN 3A: Advanced Spanish Oral and Written Composition
SPAN 3B: Advanced Spanish Oral and Written Composition
Education
M.A., Spanish
San Jose State University
M.A., Foreign Languages and Literatures
State University of Milan
Experience
- 13 years teaching foreign languages from beginners to advanced levels in very diverse academic contexts
- 9 years teaching at college level
- Experience in organizing and coordinating study abroad programs
Personal Message to Students
Learning a language is not limited to grammar rules and vocabulary, it also involves culture; it provides a chance to enlarge our mental horizons. It truly is an interdisciplinary experience, which with will stay with you for life.
Personal Interests
- Spending time with my family, walking, and spending time in nature
- Finding new ways to incorporate music, movies, and video in a language class