Mirta Barrea-Marlys, Ph.D.
- Associate Professor
- Advisor/Coordinator Spanish/Education Programs
- Faculty of Record Global Education
Department: World Languages and Cultures
Office: Plangere Center Lot 127
Phone: 732-263-5390
Email: mbarrea@monmouth.edu
Dr. Barrea-Marlys is an Associate Professor of Spanish. She also teaches Italian, coordinates the MU Teacher Education/Spanish program and is the Department Career Advisor.
She holds a Ph.D in Romance Languages from the University of Pennsylvania, where she was extensively trained in the communicative method of teaching languages, linguistics, and pedagogy. Her areas of specialization are in Medieval, Golden Age, and 18th Century Spanish literature. She teaches all levels of Spanish language, culture, literature, linguistics, and created the Methods for Teaching World Languages course, a requirement for Spanish/Education majors.
Her research and teaching are complimentary, as can be seen with her article, “The Role of Grammar in Communicative Language Teaching: An Exploration of Second Language Teachers’ Perceptions and Classroom Practices,” published in the Electronic Journal of Foreign Language Teaching. Centre for Language Studies National University of Singapore. June 2012. She also created the Spanish for Language Professions course in keeping with the department’s recent mission toward integrating languages across the curriculum.
Among her publications are Jael, on the Eighteenth-Century Spanish theater, the Encyclopedia of Latin American Theater as well as articles and book chapters on contemporary Latin American women authors, the novel and film in Spain and Latin America, and contemporary Argentine authors.
Her current research interests include preparation for and efficacy of oral and written proficiency testing for World Language teacher candidates and the role of language in Study Abroad.
Dr. Barrea-Marlys’ recent conference presentations include:
- MLA-ADFL Plenary Session, “Transforming General Education for the 21st Century,” Pittsburgh PA, June 2019
- “Make the Most of Study Abroad: The Importance of World Languages and Integrated Global Education,” CIEE conference in Barcelona, 2018
- “Teacher Candidate Preparation for Performance Assessments in World Languages.” West East Institute (WEI) Conference, Rome, 2016
- “(Re) ‘Visions’ of the Quixote: Film, Technology, and the Web.” Northeast Modern Language Association Conference (NEMLA), March 2016
- “Facing the Challenge: Teacher Candidate Preparation for National and State Assessments;” “Challenges in Teacher Candidate Preparation: OPI and Praxis Assessments,” ACTFL 2015
- “The Divine Meets the Mundane: Concepts of Marriage according to Teresa of Avila and María de Zayas,” roundtable session “In Celebration of Her Quincentenary: St. Teresa’s Legacy to Early Modern Women. Northeast Modern Language Association Conference. Toronto, 2015.
Dr. Barrea-Marlys also sits on the Peace Corp Advisory Board, the Teacher
Education Advisory Council and is Chair of the Global Education Committee as
well as the faculty advisor for Study Abroad programs in Florence and
Argentina. She has also worked with the School of Education for CAEP/NCATE
Accreditation and attended workshops on “Writing the ACTFL/CAEP (NCATE)
Program Report: Strengthening World Language Teacher Preparation Programs” and
“Collaboratively Implementing
edTPA into World Language Teacher Education Programs.”
Education
Ph.D., Romance Languages and Literatures, University of Pennsylvania
M.A., Romance Languages and Literatures, Villanova University
B.A., Spanish/Secondary Education, Rutgers University
Courses
Recently Taught Classes
2025 Spring
- Advanced Conversation and Composition Through Contemporary Italian Cinema and Literary Texts Literary Texts – FI 398
- Elementary Italian I – FI 101
2024 Fall
- 3 Hr Italian Language Elementary 1 – FI 101
- Advanced Italian: Composition and Conversation I – FI 303
- Art History I: Antiquity to Early Renaissance – AR 241
- Beauty Will Save the World – AR 101
- Cross Cult Communication in the Workplac – CO 226
- Culture and Civilization of Latin America – FS 310
- Elementary Italian I – FI 101
- Florence in the Literary Imagination and Criticism – EN LIT002
- Florence Sketchbook – AR 002
- Food Relig Rituals Traditions Taboos – AN 306
- Foundation Oil Paining – AR 221
- From Hist to the Kitch Flav & Traditions Pairing Food & Wine – HE 002
- Graphic Design – AR 269
- International Conflict Resolution – PS 002
- International Law – PS 431
- Introduction to Digital Photography – AR 181
- Introduction to Fashion Marketing – BK 003
- Introduction to Interior Design – AR 001
- Introduction to the Fashion Industry – FE 001
- Italian Crime Fiction and Criticism – EN LIT002
- Italian Grand Tour: Italy Through the Eyes of Famous Travelers – EN LTGU003
- Italian Language Advanced 1 – FI 303
- Italian Language Elementary 2 – FI 102
- Italina Sensory Exp Paring Food & Wone Pairing Food & Wine – HE 002
- Made in Italy Culture of Excellence – SO 102
- Not Just Italian Food Culina Cult Trad – HE PE002
- Orga Crime: Sociology, His Itl Mafia History of Italian Mafia – SO 002
- Principles of Drawing and Composition – AR 191
- Principles of Finance – BF 301
- Principles of Marketing – BK 250
- Principles of Microeconomics – BE 201
- Public Speaking – CO 220
- Pursuit Happiness Cultiv Well Being Ch – PL 002
- Romeo and Juliet: a Love Story Across the Arts – EN 201
- The Art of Persuasion – CO 323
- The Serial: Tv & Beyond – CO 402
- Topics in Nutrition: Italian Style Cooking – SC HEPE002
- Travel Writing – EN 002
- Wine and Culture I: Wines of Italy – HE PE002
- Yoga: Breathing, Meditation, Spirituality – RS 002
2024 Summer E
- 3 Hr Italian Language Elementary 1 – FI 101
- Ancient Rome – HS 233
- Classical Civilizations – HS 233
- Digital Graphics Technique Fundamentals – AR 001
- Florence Sketchbook – AR 002
- Introduction to Digital Photography – AR 181
- Introduction to Fashion Marketing – BK 003
- Italian Grand Tour: Italy Eyes Famous Tr Connecting Art Forms – EN 003
- Italina Sensory Exp Paring Food & Wone Pairing Food & Wine – HE 002
- Not Just Italian Food Culina Cult Trad – HE PE002
- Orga Crime: Sociology, His Itl Mafia History of Italian Mafia – SO 002
- Palaces of Florence – AR 001
- Psychology of Art and Human Creativity – PY 003
- The Body Speaks: the Importance of Non- Verbal Communication – CO 002
- Wine and Culture I: Wines of Italy – HE PE002
- Wine Business and Marketing – BU 002
- Yoga: Breathing, Meditation, Spirituality – RS 002
2024 Summer B
- Digital Photography 1 – AR 181
- Drawing on Location – AR 003
- Elementary Italian – FI 101
- Global Business: Italy and Tourism – BI 001
- History of Italian Food & Culture – HS 003
- History of Mafia – HS 003
- Religionsof Classical Antiquity – PL 003
- Spec Topics: European Literature & Gende Connecting Art Forms – EN 003
- World Literature – EN 201
2024 Summer A
- Elementary Italian I – FI 101
2024 Spring
- Advanced Conversation and Composition Through Contemporary Italian Cinema and Literary Texts Literary Texts – FI 398
- Advanced Italian Language – FI 304
- Cross Cultural Psychology – PY 408
- Drawing on Location – AR 003
- Elementary Italian – FI 101
- Elementary Italian I – FI 101
- Elementary Italian Language – FI 102
- Entrepreneurship & the New Economy – BM 451
- Global Business: Italy and Tourism – BI 001
- History of Art – AR 002
- History of Italian Cinema – HS 002
- History of Italian Food & Culture – HS 003
- Introduction to Philosophy – PL 101
- Introduction to Sociology – SO 101
- Introduction to Volcanology – GL 100
- Marketing Elective – BK 002
- Principles of Marketing – BK 250
- Topics & Film – CO 318
- World Literature – EN 201
2023 Fall
- Global Financial Markets – BF 003
2023 Summer E
- 3 Hr Italian Language Elementary 1 – FI 101
- Integrated Marketing Communication Business and Management – BM 003
- Intercultural Communication – CO 226
- Introduction to Fashion Marketing – BK 003
- Italina Sensory Exp Paring Food & Wone Pairing Food & Wine – HE 002
- Jewelry Making 1 Rendering Techniques – AR 001
- Luxury Brand Management – BK 001
- Not Just Italian Food Culina Cult Trad – HE PE002
- Orga Crime: Sociology, His Itl Mafia History of Italian Mafia – SO 002
- Palaces of Florence – AR 001
- The Science of Food, Health and Wellbeing – SC HEPE003
- Wine and Culture I: Wines of Italy – HE PE002
- Yoga: Breathing, Meditation, Spirituality – RS 002
2023 Summer A
- Elementary Italian I – FI 101
2023 Spring
- Advanced Italian: Composition and Conversation II – FI 304
- Creative Writing – EN 252
- Cross Cultural Psychology – PY 408
- Drawing on Location – AR 003
- Elementary Italian – FI 101
- Elementary Italian I – FI 101
- History of Italian Cinema – HS 002
- History of Italian Food & Culture – HS 003
- Intro to Marine Biology W/ Lab – BY 001
- Introduction to Hispanic Literature – FS 301
- Introduction to Sociology – SO 101
- Introduction to Volcanology – GL 100
2022 Fall
- Body Language and Communication Techniques – CO 002
- Ceramics – AR 266
- Elementary Italian I – FI 101
- Europe 1: Antiquity to French Revolution – HS 101
- Intermediate Italian II – FI 202
- Introduction to Fashion Marketing – BK 003
- Introduction to Psychology – PY 103
- Italian Crime Fiction and Criticism – EN LIT002
- Italian Grand Tour: Italy Through the Eyes of Famous Travelers – EN LTGU003
- Italina Sensory Exp Paring Food & Wone Pairing Food & Wine – HE 002
- Oral Proficiency Interview – Ug – FO LTIOPI
- Principles of Finance – BF 301
- Principles of Microeconomics – BE 201
2022 Summer E
- 200 Level English Literature Elective – EN LIT002
- 3 Hr Italian Language Elementary 1 – FI 101
- Art History I: Antiquity to Early Renaissance – AR 241
- Art History II: High Renaissance to the Present – AR 242
- Introduction to Fashion Marketing – BK 003
- Italian Grand Tour: Italy Through the Eyes of Famous Travelers – EN LTGU003
- Italina Sensory Exp Paring Food & Wone Pairing Food & Wine – HE 002
- Jewelry Design 1: Drawing and Rendering Techniques – AR 001
- Wine and Culture I: Wines of Italy – HE PE002
- Wine Business and Marketing – BU 002
- Yoga: Breathing, Meditation, Spirituality – RS 002
2022 Summer D
- Elementary Italian II – FI 102
2022 Summer C
- Oral Proficiency Interview – Ug – FO LTIOPI
2022 Summer A
- Elementary Spanish I – FS 101
2022 Spring
Frequently Taught Classes
- 3 Hr Italian Language Elementary 1 (FI 101)
- Advanced Conversation and Composition Through Contemporary Italian Cinema and Literary Texts Literary Texts (FI 398)
- Art History I: Antiquity to Early Renaissance (AR 241)
- Cervantes (FS 406)
- Conversation Practice (FI LAB)
- Cross Cultural Psychology (PY 408)
- Drawing on Location (AR 003)
- Elementary Italian (FI 101)
- Elementary Italian I (FI 101)
- Elementary Italian II (FI 102)
- Elementary Spanish I (FS 101)
- Florence Sketchbook (AR 002)
- Global Business: Italy and Tourism (BI 001)
- History of Italian Cinema (HS 002)
- History of Italian Food & Culture (HS 003)
- Introduction to Digital Photography (AR 181)
- Introduction to Fashion Marketing (BK 003)
- Introduction to Hispanic Literature (FS 301)
- Introduction to Sociology (SO 101)
- Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (FS 315)
- Introduction to Volcanology (GL 100)
- Italian Crime Fiction and Criticism (EN LIT002)
- Italian Grand Tour: Italy Through the Eyes of Famous Travelers (EN LTGU003)
- Italina Sensory Exp Paring Food & Wone Pairing Food & Wine (HE 002)
- Not Just Italian Food Culina Cult Trad (HE PE002)
- Oral Proficiency Interview – Gr (FO LTIOPIG)
- Oral Proficiency Interview – Ug (FO LTIOPI)
- Oral Proficiency Interview for Graduates (FO LTIOPI)
- Orga Crime: Sociology, His Itl Mafia History of Italian Mafia (SO 002)
- Palaces of Florence (AR 001)
- Principles of Finance (BF 301)
- Principles of Marketing (BK 250)
- Principles of Microeconomics (BE 201)
- Survey of Spanish Literature (FS 307)
- The Teaching of World Languages (ED 427, FO 427)
- Topics & Film (CO 318)
- Wine and Culture I: Wines of Italy (HE PE002)
- Wine Business and Marketing (BU 002)
- World Literature (EN 201)
- Yoga: Breathing, Meditation, Spirituality (RS 002)