Department of Language and Linguistic Science
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- Elia Lorena López
Elia Lorena López
Lecturer in Spanish
Profile
Biography
Lorena joined Language and Linguistic Science in October 2012 after graduating from a PhD in Education at the University of York.
She currently teaches for the Spanish Degree Programme and is the Year Abroad Coordinator for German and Spanish placements in the Department.
Prior to coming to the UK, Lorena worked as programme developer and trainer in gender equality issues in Mexico, and part of her earlier experience also includes having taught Management and IT modules in higher education.
In addition, her former experience at the University in the area of Student Support as College Welfare representative for over three years has been instrumental in allowing her to provide effective and encouraging pastoral support to students.
Former roles:
- Coordinator of the Languages for All (LFA) Spanish Programme (2012-2017)
- Coordinator of the Spanish Degree Programme (2017-2019)
- Coordinator of the ‘Modern Languages and Intercultural Peer Assisted Learning (PAL)’ scheme (2017-2020)
Education
- University of York
PhD in Education (2011) - University of Nottingham
MA in Information Technology (2002) - Universidad Mesoamericana
Bachelor of Business Management (1999)
Departmental roles
- Local Safeguarding Officer (LSO) (2023 - present)
- Year Abroad Coordinator (2019 - present)
Certifications
- 2015: Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP)
- 2015: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
