Rate My Professor Kin Chan

Dr. Kin Chan is an Assistant Professor and Department Chair in the World Languages and Cultures Department at Eastern Connecticut State University. He earned his B.A. from Princeton University and both his M.A. and Ph.D. in Romance Languages from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to his current position, Chan coordinated language courses at the University of Pennsylvania, where he completed his graduate studies, and taught briefly at Swarthmore College. These experiences have equipped him with extensive expertise in language program coordination and pedagogy.

At Eastern Connecticut State University, Dr. Chan teaches a diverse array of courses focused on Spanish, including all levels of Spanish language instruction, Conversation and Composition, literature, and Translation. He contributes to the Latin American and Caribbean Studies minor by offering LAS-319/SPA-318 Latin American Civilization, LAS-320/SPA-320 Spanish Literature I, and LAS-321/SPA-321 Spanish Literature II. His academic interests center on Spanish grammar, etymology and the historical development of the Spanish language, Spanish-English translation, Spanish idioms, conversation, and composition. These areas underscore his commitment to exploring both the linguistic structure and practical applications of Spanish. Dr. Chan has contributed to scholarly discourse with his publication, “Amadís, Cortés, and Cabeza de Vaca: Who Focalizes, Who Speaks?,” featured in the SECOLAS Annals (Journal of the Southeastern Council on Latin American Studies), Volume XXXIV, October 2002, pages 49-58. This work analyzes narrative focalization and speech in chronicles by Amadís, Cortés, and Cabeza de Vaca.

As Department Chair, Dr. Chan leads initiatives to enhance students' intellectual skills, cultural understanding, and communication abilities vital for global careers. He advises the Nu Chi Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, fostering excellence among Spanish students. Under his leadership, the department emphasizes an inclusive, anti-racist environment supporting BIPOC students, faculty, and staff. His office is located in Webb Hall, Room 226.