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Kim Lewis

Kim Lewis

Senior Lecturer of Spanish, Degree Audit Specialist, Director of Academic Advising

Kim LewisOffice:

Berte Humanities Building 109
Student Services Building 165

Contact Information:

Box 549029
Birmingham-Southern College
900 Arkadelphia Rd
Birmingham, AL 35254
Office Phone: (205) 226-4769
Office Fax: n(205) 226-3089
E-mail: [email protected]

Brief Career Background:

Began teaching at BSC in 2000. Was Instructor of Spanish at Univ. of Southern Missisippi from 1989-1993 where I also served as Director of the Mexican Studies Program in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Was Academic Coordinator and ESL instructor at EF International Language School in Olympia, WA from 1993-1997.

Educational Background:

B.A. Spanish, Auburn University 1986
M.A. Hispanic Studies, Auburn University 1988

Areas of Academic Interest:

  • Mexico and Mexican Culture
  • Pedagogy
  • Latinos in the U.S.

Courses Taught:

SN 101 Elementary Spanish I (1)
An introduction to the sounds and structure of the language as well as to the culture of Hispanic peoples. Skills emphasized are reading, writing, speaking, and oral comprehension. Designed for students who have no prior knowledge of Spanish. Prerequisite: consent. Fall.

SN 102 Elementary Spanish II (1)
A continuation of SN 101. Work in the language laboratory is required. Prerequisite: SN 101 or consent. Spring.

SN 201 Fundamentals of Spanish Grammar (1)
A review of the fundamentals of grammar designed primarily for students who have had only one or two years of language on the high school level. Prerequisite: placement. Fall, Spring.

SN 220 Intermediate Spanish (1)
Building on beginning Spanish, this course thoroughly reviews basic grammar concepts, builds vocabulary, and further develops all four language skills. Prerequisite: SN 102, 201 or consent.