CLARA THURNER, M.A.
Visiting Instructor in Spanish

Language Section:  Spanish
Languages Taught:  Spanish, German and Hungarian
Country of Birth:  Hungary

Education:

• B.A., Notre Dame College of Ohio
• M.A. (German), University of Washington
• M.A. (Spanish), Universidad Ibero-Americana

Honors & Awards:

• NDEA grant for German, Princeton
• NDEA Title V grant for German M.A. at U. of Washington, Seattle, Wa.
• NEH Institute (translation theory), Binghamton University
• Commitment to the College Teaching Mission Award by Assn. of Independent Colleges & Universities
• Community Service Award from OFLA

Areas of Specialization in Teaching:

• Beginning Spanish
• Advanced Oral and Written Expression
• Readings in Modern Hispanic Literature

Areas of Specialization in Scholarship & Research:

• Gabriel García Márquez

Community Service / Organizations
                  Civic, Cultural, Ethnic Organization Affiliation or Membership:

• Hungarian Scout Assn. in Exteris
  www.hungary.com/English/kmcssz/index.html
• Cleveland Hungarian Heritage Society
  www.jcu.edu/language/hunghemu.htm