My teaching is grounded in an ethnographic approach to language and informed by the understanding that language is central to how we experience and make sense of our social worlds.

I encourage students to engage critically with their everyday environments by learning to observe, listen, and examine how language is used across different social contexts.

My goal is for students to leave the classroom with not only a deeper understanding of theories of language, but also the ability to approach their own experiences with greater curiosity, attentiveness, and critical awareness.

What My Students Say

These student comments are drawn from university course evaluations.

“I loved Carolina’s discussion sections! She always had fun activities or gave great examples of what we were learning that week, which helped me understand better and do well on the exam”
— Student, Culture & Communication (Spring 2026)
“Carolina was very excited and engaged with our course material, she offered excellent examples that helped expand my understanding of the material.”
— Student, Culture & Communication (Spring 2024)
“Because she’s very approachable, I felt comfortable going up to her and asking questions. She has a wide knowledge over the course’s subject, so I was confident she’d give me an accurate answer. Her passion for the course is very noticeable and is what motivates me to continue working on this course. ”
— Student, Indigenous Latin America Today, (Fall 2023)
“I think the teaching is excellent. Carolina knows the material really well, is very passionate about the course, and always explains the goals and expectations clearly.”
— Student, Indigenous Isolation and Initial Contact (Fall 2018)

Teaching Experience

My extensive teaching experience spans a broad range of courses, from foundational theoretical courses to specialized areas and theme-based offerings. Teaching across diverse contexts has strengthened my ability to adapt my approach to different subjects, students, and classroom settings while maintaining an engaging, student-centered environment.

Linguistic Anthropology
and Linguistics

  • Culture & Communication

  • Language & Society

  • Ethnolinguistics

  • Sociolinguistic

Social Anthropology

 

  • Intro to Cultural Anthropology

  • Fieldwork Methods

I shared my research
by designing and teaching courses
on Indigenous languages and cultures

Area and Thematic Courses

  • Indigenous in Latin America Today

  • Amerindian Linguistics

  • Amazonian Ethnography

  • Cultures and Identities in the Amazon

  • Oral Tradition and Violence in the Amazon

  • Indigenous People in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact

I led field methods courses in the Amazon region, mentoring students as they apply ethnographic research skills and develop their own short, course-based research projects.

I introduced them to the Amazonian ecosystem and to the ethical dimensions of working with Indigenous communities. As I guide them through participant observation, interviews, and naturally occurring conversations, I emphasize a discourse-centered approach.

Fieldwork courses:

2018, Callería Native Community (Ucayali)

2019, Sepahua Native Community (Ucayali)