Sandra Luz Pedregal
spedregal@ucsd.edu
Phone: (858) 534-5387
Fax: (858) 534-3939
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92039-0519
Office: #1304
Education
M.A., University of California, San Diego, 1988 (XVII century Spanish literature)
B.A., University of California, San Diego, 1982 (Spanish literature and minor in history focusing on Latin America)
Microbiology Technician (Análisis Clínicos), Escuela Preparatoria Federal “Lázaro Cárdenas”, Tijuana, B. C., Mexico, 1978.
Biography
Ms. Pedregal joined IR/PS in 1990 and teaches content-oriented, Spanish language courses at advanced levels. Past course themes have included technology and science; international politics and economics; business and maquiladoras; and, environmental policy. At IR/PS, Ms. Pedregal uses her background in event management to advise student groups organizing cultural festivals and celebrations. In addition to IR/PS, Ms. Pedregal has held academic appointments at the University of San Diego, Grossmont College, and Southwestern College. At Mesa College, she distinguished herself for teaching students with visual, hearing and, learning disabilities.
Ms. Pedregal has an extensive background in Latin culture and regional activism. She grew up in Tijuana, Mexico and has been active at the Centro Cultural Tijuana (CECUT). She served on the Board of Directors of the Patricia Rincon Dance Collective for two years. In 2003, she founded The Adventurous Gourmet, a tourism company which specializes in Baja wine tours and fundraising events. Ms. Pedregal also teaches “Tequila Tasting” at the San Diego Learning Annex.
Perspectives
Ms. Pedregal can provide students with an academic perspective on Latin American history and literature, as well as language acquisition. Students have the opportunity to learn from Ms. Pedregal’s experiences in Mexico, as well as her work with regional economic and cultural groups.
