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Mary Raple

University Libraries - University Libraries
Library Specialist, Spanish & Portuguese, Latin American & Caribbean Studies; Program Assistant, International Area Studies
Primary office:
785-864-3351
Watson Library
Room 519
University of Kansas
1425 Jayhawk Boulevard
 Lawrence, KS 66045

Summary

Education

M.L.S. (in progress), Information and Library Science, Emporia State University

M.A., Spanish , University of Kansas

B.A., Spanish Education , Wichita State University

Summer Study Abroad in Puebla, Mexico, Spanish, Wichita State University

Summer Study Abroad in Puebla, Mexico, Spanish, Wichita State University

Special interests

Spanish and Portuguese.  Information literacy and research skills related to Spanish and Portuguese, Latin American and Caribbean Studies.  I am also interested in Spanish language pedagogy and the expanding use of digital media in the process of language teaching and learning.

Additional interests:  Guatemala and Kaqchikel.  Transition year from 12th to college freshman, specifically college readiness.

Degrees

MLS (in progress), Emporia State University; MA, Spanish, University of Kansas; BA, Spanish Education, Wichita State University 


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