Dr. Neringa Pukelis

Instructor

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Biography

Neringa Pukelis is a language instructor specializing in Romance Languages and Literatures at the University of Chicago. With over ten years of experience teaching Spanish, Pukelis has a deep-rooted passion for language acquisition, stemming from early childhood experiences learning languages in a multicultural environment. She holds a PhD in Spanish Literature from the University of Chicago, where her studies focused on the evolution of language and culture within diaspora communities. Pukelis teaches first-year Spanish courses, leading students through the amazing process of language learning, drawing from her background in Indo-European linguistics. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes the connection between language and cultural identity, and she strives to create an engaging environment for her students as they navigate their linguistic journeys.

Research Interests

Courses

SPAN 10100 Beginning Elementary Spanish SPAN 10200 Beginning Elementary Spanish II SPAN 10300 Beginning Elementary Spanish III SPAN 20100 Language, History, Culture SPAN 20200 Language, History, Culture II

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy