Melanie Bloom, Ph.D.
- Dean
- Professor
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Additional Information
Biography
Dr. Bloom’s teaching interests include Spanish conversation and pronunciation and advanced composition as well as courses in the basic language sequence. Dr. Bloom also enjoys teaching the core classes in the MALT program.
Research Interests
Dr. Bloom’s research interests include teaching culture, study abroad and intercultural sensitivity, L2 assessment, and experiential learning.Education
Ph.D., Applied Linguistics, The University of Texas at AustinM.A., Foreign Language Education, The University of Texas at Austin
Selected Publications
Tocaimaza-Hatch, C. C., & Bloom, M. (2019). Promoting intercultural thinking and reflection through U.S. history. Foreign Language Annals, 52(3), 507-528.
Bloom, M. (2018). Learning through dynamic tensions in a performance-based service-learning course. Scenario, 12(1), 38-52, http://scenario.ucc.ie/.
Bloom, M., & Gascoigne, C. (Eds.). (2017). Creating experiential learning opportunities for language learners: Acting locally while thinking globally. Clevedon, UK: Multilingual Matters.
Bloom, M., & Rodríguez-Arroyo, S. (2016). Engaging students through interdisciplinary lessons and units. In D. Schwarzer & J. Grinberg (Eds.), Successful teaching: What every novice teacher needs to know (pp. 109-125). Lanham, MD: Rowman and Littlefield.
Additional Information
Biography
Dr. Bloom’s teaching interests include Spanish conversation and pronunciation and advanced composition as well as courses in the basic language sequence. Dr. Bloom also enjoys teaching the core classes in the MALT program.
Research Interests
Dr. Bloom’s research interests include teaching culture, study abroad and intercultural sensitivity, L2 assessment, and experiential learning.Education
Ph.D., Applied Linguistics, The University of Texas at AustinM.A., Foreign Language Education, The University of Texas at Austin
Selected Publications
Tocaimaza-Hatch, C. C., & Bloom, M. (2019). Promoting intercultural thinking and reflection through U.S. history. Foreign Language Annals, 52(3), 507-528.
Bloom, M. (2018). Learning through dynamic tensions in a performance-based service-learning course. Scenario, 12(1), 38-52, http://scenario.ucc.ie/.
Bloom, M., & Gascoigne, C. (Eds.). (2017). Creating experiential learning opportunities for language learners: Acting locally while thinking globally. Clevedon, UK: Multilingual Matters.
Bloom, M., & Rodríguez-Arroyo, S. (2016). Engaging students through interdisciplinary lessons and units. In D. Schwarzer & J. Grinberg (Eds.), Successful teaching: What every novice teacher needs to know (pp. 109-125). Lanham, MD: Rowman and Littlefield.