Ph.D., Spanish with graduate minor in French (Francophone Literature emphasis) Texas Tech University, 2004; M.A., Peninsular and Latin American Literature, University of Houston, 1980; B.A., Spanish major, French minor, University of Oklahoma, 1977; Study abroad: 1973-1974 Universidad de las Americas, Cholula, Puebla, Mexico 1992-1993; Universite de Blaise Pascal, Clermond-Ferrand, France July 1993; University of Lisbon, Portugal; Professional experience abroad (Special Duty Cryptologic Officer, U.S. Navy, 8 yrs): 1982-1983 (2 years): Naval Security Group Department, Kamiseya, Japan 1983-1986 (3 years): Naval Security Group Activity, Sabana Seca, Puerto Rico; Languages studied: Spanish, French, German, Latin, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese