EMILY STOW
121 Blackberry Ridge Court
Georgetown, Kentucky 40324
502-863-9136
Emily_Stow@georgetowncollege.edu
EDUCATION
Ph.D. (2006) Hispanic Literature, Indiana University, Bloomington.
Dissertation Title: Is it All About the Mother? Family Systems Theory in Woman-Authored, Post-Civil War Spanish Novels (Director: Professor Maryellen Bieder)
Concentration: 20th-Century Literature in Spain; Spanish Women Writers
Minor: French Literature
M.A. (1998) Hispanic Literature, University of Cincinnati.
B.A. (1995) cum laude, Wittenberg University, Springfield.
Majors: Spanish, Political Science
Minor: Global Studies
Junior Year Abroad (1993-1994). Salamanca, Spain.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Supervisory Positions
Supervisor, Introduction to Hispanic Culture (S275), Indiana University (2003-2004).
I am responsible for the administrative aspects of all S275 course sections, including creating course syllabus, coordinating exams and composition topics, dealing with student issues, and evaluating S275 instructors.
Student Director, Indiana University Honors Program for High School Students in Foreign Languages in San Luis Potosí, Mexico (Summer 2001).
As Student Director, I was the liaison to the students’ parents and to the host families in Mexico. I dealt with family changes, issues between families and students, and discipline problems.
Courses
Kentucky Governor’s Scholar Program (Summer 2007).
I developed and taught two courses, Advertising and Children’s Literature, to advanced high school students during the 5-week program on Bellarmine University’s campus in Louisville, Kentucky.
Indiana University Honors Program for High School Students in Foreign Languages in San Luis Potosí, Mexico (Summer 2001).
I taught three courses: basic Latin American literature (short stories, poetry and plays), introduction to phonetics, and a drama class, in which students performed Los fantoches by Carlos Solórzano for the entire group during the farewell party.
Post-Civil War Literature (SPA 470), Georgetown College (Fall 2007).
A focus on the literature during the dictatorship of Francisco Franco. Students read and analyze various novels and plays by outstanding authors of the time.
Hispanic Women Writers (SPA 470), Georgetown College (Spring 2005).
Students develop their reading, analytical and writing skills in Spanish by discussing various texts written by women, from different centuries and various genres.
Survey of Spanish Literature (SPA 320), Georgetown College (Spring 2007).
An intensive look at Spanish literature from the 12th Century to today. Students develop their analytical reading and writing skills.
Spanish Civilization and Culture (SPA 310), Georgetown College (Fall 2004).
An intensive look at the history, politics, economy and culture of Spain, from pre-historic times to the 21st century. Students develop their reading, writing and speaking skills through presentations and exams.
Business Spanish (SPA 355), Georgetown College (Spring 2005, 2006, 2008).
Students familiarize themselves with the Hispanic business world by learning how to read, write and translate business letters and documents, practicing business conversations and studying vocabulary and Hispanic customs.
Business Spanish (S315), Indiana University (Spring 2002).
Similar set-up for advanced Spanish majors at Indiana University.
Expository Writing in Spanish (S312), Indiana University (Spring 2003).
Students develop their ability to write clear, concise, and grammatically correct Spanish in a variety of prose styles, with an emphasis on correct usage, vocabulary building, and developing stylistic control.
Spanish Grammar and Composition (S310), Indiana University (Spring 2001).
A review for students to strengthen and solidify their Spanish grammar and vocabulary through daily homework, grammar activities and compositions.
Introduction to Hispanic Culture (S275), Indiana University (1999-2004; 6 semesters).
An intensive course in which students are introduced to the Hispanic world through history and literature readings, compositions, conversation, oral presentations, cultural videos and a brief grammar review.
Second Year Spanish (S250), Indiana University (1998-2002; 6 semesters).
This second year, second semester basic Spanish language course focuses strongly on communication and discussion, while reinforcing grammar and reading skills students learned in previous semesters.
Intermediate Spanish II (SPA 230), Georgetown College (Fall 2005).
A second year, second semester grammar course that focuses on students’ grammar, writing development and conversation skills.
Intermediate Spanish I (SPA 201), Georgetown College (Fall 2005).
This second year, first semester course emphasizes cultural and basic literary readings, grammar review and more complex conversations.
Elementary Spanish II (SPA 102), Georgetown College (2006-2008).
A first year, second semester basic language course that continues the development of students’ writing, speaking and listening skills, with more emphasis on Hispanic culture.
Elementary Spanish I (SPA 101), Georgetown College (2004-2008).
This first year, first semester basic language course teaches students to feel comfortable with the Spanish language in basic conversation while developing their writing, speaking and listening skills.
Elementary Intensive Spanish (SPAN 104-105-106), University of Cincinnati (1996-1998).
Intensive beginning course divided into three quarters. Students focus on the four basic skills through grammar and cultural texts, oral presentations, short compositions, and group discussions.
English, Spanish & French, Cincilingua Language School (1996-1998).
I taught intensive English, French and Spanish courses to business men and women at this language school in downtown Cincinnati. The private and intensive courses emphasized every-day conversation skills, vocabulary building and business exchanges.
Private Teaching, Olney Friends School (1997-1998).
I taught a high school student who wanted to continue studying French after completing the French courses early at her boarding school. Via telephone conversations, faxes and electronic mail, we reviewed basic grammar and focused mainly on literature. Together we read plays (Rhinoceros, La guerre de Troie n’aura pas lieu, Le bourgeois gentilhomme) and Maupassant’s short stories Les comtes de la Bécasse.
Spanish Tutoring, Wittenberg University (1994-1995).
As a senior undergraduate, I tutored for the Spanish Department, helping undergraduate students with their grammar homework, readings and exam studies.
TEACHING INTERESTS
20th-Century Spanish and Spanish American Literature
Peninsular Literature
Spanish & French Women Writers
Spanish and French Language (Composition, Conversation and Grammar) & Culture
Business Spanish
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Spanish and French Women Writers in the 20th Century
Family Relations in Spanish and French Novels of the 19th & 20th Century
Spanish Cinema
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
2005. Reader, Spanish Advanced Placement Exam.
1991-95. Student Assistant, Wittenberg International Education Office.
1991-95. Floor Supervisor, Little Professor Book Company.
Winter 1994. Administrative Intern, Greater Cincinnati Council on World Affairs.
HONORS
2007. Phi Kappa Phi National Honorary Society.
2007. Sigma Delta Pi National Spanish Honorary.
2003. Agapito Rey Summer Dissertation Fellowship, Indiana University.
2002. Nominated, Associate Instructor Teaching Award for the Spanish & Portuguese Department, Indiana University.
2000. Teaching Excellence Recognition Award, Indiana University.
1995. Phi Beta Kappa National Honorary Society.
1995. Wittenberg University Global Awareness Award.
1994. Omicron Delta Kappa Senior Honorary Society.
1993. Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honorary Society.
1992-1995. Dean’s List, Wittenberg University.
ACADEMIC SERVICE
Georgetown College
2007-2008, Chair, Humanities Division
2007-2008, Member, Retention Committee
2007, Member, Committee on Committees
2005-2007, Member, Admissions and Scholarship Committee
2004-2005, Secretary, Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Culture
2004-2007, Member, Humanities Division.
2004-2007. Member, Phi Beta Kappa Committee.
Indiana University Bloomington, Department of Spanish & Portuguese
2002-03. Member, Lecture Committee.
2001-02. Member, Honors Committee.
1999-2000. Member, Teaching Awards Committee.
1998-2000. Member, Graduate Student Advisory Committee.
University of Cincinnati, Department of Romance Languages.
1997-98. President, University of Cincinnati Romance Language Graduate Students Governance Association.
1997-99. Session Chair, University of Cincinnati Romance Language Conference.
1997. Reception Committee, University of Cincinnati Romance Language Conference.
CONFERENCES
2007. “Daughters trapped in their Mother’s Shadow: Family Dysfunction in Nineteenth-Century Spanish Novels.” University Romance Language Conference.
2007. “Dysfunctional Society, Dysfunctional Families: Growing up in Nada by Carmen Laforet.” Midwestern Conference on Literature, Language, and Media, Northern Illinois University.
2006. 17th Annual Conference on International Business for Spanish Professors. University of South Carolina.
2000. “La imagen maternal en La Regenta como símbolo de la decadencia en España.” University of Cincinnati Romance Language Conference.
2000. “La nueva opción femenina: La mirada hacia el Otro (y la Otra) en Carme Riera y Marina Mayoral.” Indiana University Catalan Colloquium.
1999. “Nada y Primera memoria: Dos novelas históricas y sociales de la literatura de posguerra.” University of Cincinnati Romance Language Conference.