Curriculum Vitae

Kevin B. Fagan, Ph.D.

 Modern Languages and Literatures Dept.
California Polytechnic State University, 
San Luis Obispo,  CA 93407
Tel: 805-756-2750. kfagan@calpoly.edu
URL http://cla.calpoly.edu/~kfagan/
education | academic experience | professional growth | service
 
GRADUATE EDUCATION

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Ph.D. Spanish: Emphasis in Applied Linguistics, 2003
Dissertation: "Venceréis, pero no convenceréis: Freedom of Conscience in Miguel de Unamuno."
Thesis Coordinator: Dr. Janet E. Pérez, Ph.D.
University of Dallas, Irving, Texas
Ph.D. Philosophy: Emphasis in Religious Studies, 1998
Dissertation: "A Toast to Conscience: Freedom of Conscience in John H. Newman."
Thesis Coordinator: Dr. David E. Balàs, S.T.D.

Gregorian University, Rome, Italy
Master's in Philosophy (conducted in Italian), 1977
Thesis: "Conscience in Aristotle and Aquinas"
 
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Gregorian University, Rome, Italy
Bachelor’s in Philosophy, 1972
Centro de estudios humanísticos, Salamanca, Spain
Centro de estudios humanísticos, Salamanca, Spain
Diploma in Spanish Language, Literature and Culture, 1970
 
TEACHING

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
Lecturer, Spanish and Philosophy, 2001-04

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 1999-2001
Instructor, Spanish: Introductory, Intermediate, Comprehensive
Community Outreach Program: Business Spanish, 2000-01
OSHA, U.S. Dept. of Labor, Spanish for Health Inspectors, 2001

Our Lady of the Lake University, Dallas Weekend College, TX.
Instructor, Philosophy/Religious Studies, 1996-2000

Highlands Preparatory School, Irving, TX.
Dean of Students, Latin American Study Abroad Program, 1992-93

Planella Junior College, Puente Alto, Chile,
Instructor, ESL, Philosophy, 1985-91

Colegio Mayor Hispano-Mexicano, Madrid, Spain
Instructor, ESL, Philosophy, 1984-85

Universidad Anáhuac, Mexico City
Community Outreach, Study Abroad programs, 1980-84

Preparatoria Universidad Autónoma, Aguascalientes, Mexico
Instructor, ESL, Ethics, 1980-84

Centro di Studi Superiori, Rome, Italy
Instructor, ESL, Italian, Critical Thinking, 1975-80

Irish Institute, Monterrey, Mexico
ESL Elementary School Teacher, 1972-74
 
ADMINISTRATION
Bilingual School Principal, K-12, Colegio Cumbres, Valencia Spain, 1991-92
Academic Dean, Irish Bilingual School, K-12, Mexico City, 1974-75
Dean of Students, Irish Bilingual School, K-6, Monterrey, Mexico, 1972-74
 
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS

2003, 04 Resident Director, Cal Poly State University, Summer Study Program, Cuernavaca, Mexico
1980-99 Instructor, Organizer, Advisor: Ireland, Spain, Italy, Mexico, Chile, Texas
1970-80 Student: Dual Immersion Programs in Spain and Italy

 
COURSES TAUGHT IN SPANISH
Beginning, intermediate, intensive and advanced language courses
Spanish for business managers and health inspectors
Spanish composition, introductory and advanced linguistics
Don Quixote
 
COURSES TAUGHT IN PHILOSOPHY 

Modern, Contemporary, Latin American, Social and Political Philosophy,
Critical Thinking, Business Ethics, Issues of Justice and Peace,
Religion in America, History of Christianity
 
CROSS CULTURAL EXPERIENCE    
U.S. citizen. Native of Ireland.
Multiple years residence in Chile (6), Italy (7), Mexico (8), Spain (3), Texas (9).
Near-native in Spanish, Italian, Gaelic. Reading in French, Latin. Basic in Greek.
U.S. Federal Court Spanish/English Interpreter written exam completed.
 
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
2003 Unamuno and America.” Céfiro Conference, Texas Tech University, Apr. 10-12, 2003, Lubbock, Texas.
2002 “No convenceréis: Freedom of Conscience in Miguel de Unamuno.” Céfiro Conference, Texas Tech University, Apr. 25-27, 2002, Lubbock, Texas.
2001 "Unamuno and Sarmiento: The Pen is Mightier than the Sword." South West Council of Latin American Studies, Mar. 21-24, 2001, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
2000 "Freedom of the Press in Latin America," Model Organization of American States Conference, Nov. 10-12, 2000, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas.
1999 "Human Liberation and Freedom of Conscience in Cuba," South West Council of Latin American Studies, March 21-24, 1999, Baylor University, Waco, Texas.
1998 "Social Justice and Freedom of Conscience," Inter-American Philosophical Conference, June 13-20, 1998, Universidad de La Habana, Havana, Cuba.
1997 "Civil Disobedience and Conscientious Objection," Annual Philosophical Conference, October 25-27, 1997, University of Texas, Austin, Texas.
 
PUBLISHING IN SPANISH

Editorial Councilor, Nexos. Latin American in-flight magazine in Spanish, American Airlines, 1998-
Author, Style Manual for Spanish-writers, Nexos, 2002
Articles published:
" Un viaje a todo vapor". Nexos, Apr. – June, 2001: 56-61.
" Un hotel de hielo'. Nexos, Oct. - Dec., 2001: 14.
" Caesar Park de Ipanema." Nexos, Oct. - Dec., 2001: 15.
" El cristal de Waterford." Nexos, Oct. - Dec., 2001: 16.
" Latinoamérica a sus pies." Nexos, Oct. - Dec., 2001: 24.
 
SCHOLARSHIPS
Texas Tech University. Linguistic and cultural studies at U of Granada, Spain. Summer, 2000
University of Dallas, Texas. Doctoral studies. 1993-98
Gregorian University, Rome, Italy. Graduate studies, 1975-77
Hispanic studies, Salamanca, Spain. 1969-70
 
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese
Amnesty International
John Henry Newman Association
Modern Language Association
National Council for Bilingual Education
South West Council of Latin American Studies

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteer Interpreter, Migrant Instruction Council/English Learners' Advisory Committee, San Luis Obispo, California, 2001-03
Volunteer in ESL and Citizenship Education, Texas, 1992-2000
College promotion programs in Mexico and Chile, 1980-91