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Erik Helin

Special Lecturer of Hispanic Studies at Â鶹´å-Q

Bio

Erik Helin is a Spanish instructor who teaches and coordinates elementary, intermediate and advanced Spanish language courses. At Â鶹´å in Qatar, he also teaches The Hispanic World: History, Cultures and Globalization and Tutoring for Community Outreach. In addition to his classroom teaching, he directs Language Bridges, an English language and computer skills program in which Â鶹´å-Q students, staff volunteers and students from his Tutoring course collaborate to teach the service staff in the university building.

Beyond the classroom, Helin has led students on several cultural and academic trips to Spain, enriching their understanding of Spanish language and culture through immersive experiences. Prior to joining Â鶹´å-Q, he taught Spanish at the University of Pittsburgh and in Sweden. Before beginning his teaching career, he worked in translation and interpretation, serving as both a translator and project manager.

Education

Certificate, Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, Dalarna University

Master's degree, Language (Spanish) and International Trade, Eastern Michigan University

B.A., Travel and Tourism, Spanish (minor), Eastern Michigan University

Courses Taught

Selected Community, University & Professional Service