Joseph B. Lovano Ph.D.
Professor of World Languages and Cultures (Spanish and Italian)
Humanities/World Languages & Cultures
Morlan Hall, Room 117
Humanities/World Languages & Cultures
Dr. Lovano has taught Spanish and Italian for 33 years.
For the last 21 years of his teaching career, he has taught at Bethany College, serving as the Spanish Program Head, the Spanish Major Academic Advisor, the Spanish Apprentice Teacher Practice Session Program Supervisor, the Spanish Study-Abroad Advisor, and the Spanish Club Advisor.
Dr. Lovano became interested in his field because he had always had a passion for languages.
Education
Ph.D., UCLA (1995)
C.Phil., UCLA (1988)
M.A., UCLA (1985)
B.A., UCLA (1983)
Areas of specialization
Romance Linguistics & Literature (Spanish, Italian, French).
Academic Interests
- European Medieval/Renaissance Literature
- Linguistics
- World Geography
- International Relations
Personal Interests
- Music & Dance
- Gardening
- Traveling
- Baseball & Soccer