Dr. Max Lizano

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Max Lizano. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Max Lizano is an Associate Professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Queen's University, where he has taught Spanish courses since 1996. He held teaching positions at educational institutions in Canada and the Bader International Study Centre in the UK. Professor Lizano emphasizes creating an active learning environment that engages students and makes the material comprehensible. He encourages a student-centered approach that promotes class participation and motivation. Using music as a teaching tool, he fosters the development of oral communication skills and overall fluency among students. He integrates songs into his lessons to expand vocabulary and enhance storytelling. Professor Lizano believes that studying Spanish allows students to gain insights into the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, enhancing their mastery of the language within cultural contexts.

Research Interests

Courses

SPAN 111: Beginning Spanish SPAN 112: Beginning Spanish II SPAN 204: Intermediate Spanish SPAN 205: Advanced Spanish SPAN 206: Spanish Conversation Culture

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Research Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two academic references
  • Transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.