Alejandro Alonso

Alejandro Alonso is an Associate Professor in the Department of Global Languages, Literatures, and Cultures within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Brooklyn College, City University of New York. His academic profile demonstrates a strong commitment to teaching and research in Iberian and Latin American literary studies, with particular emphasis on Galician intellectual history and cultural production.

Education:

• ABD in Literary Theory, Universidade de Santiago (Spanish and Galician Literatures), 1998
• Ph.D. in Spanish Literature, CUNY Graduate Center, 2005

Professor Alonso specializes in late 19th-century intellectual history, historiography, and literary Modernism, with current research focusing on regionalism, nationalism and literature in Iberian literatures. His scholarly work reveals deep engagement with Spanish Literary Theory at the end of the Nineteenth Century, Galician studies, and the intersections of literature with political and cultural identity. His publications demonstrate expertise in both Spanish and Galician literary traditions, with particular attention to gender studies, cultural identity, and the relationship between literature and political movements.

His recent publications show a clear trajectory toward interdisciplinary scholarship that bridges literary criticism, cultural studies, and political history. Alonso's work consistently explores the connections between Galician intellectual history and broader transatlantic contexts, with particular emphasis on exile narratives, diaspora studies, and the formation of national and regional identities. His publications reveal a methodological approach that combines close textual analysis with historical contextualization, often focusing on underrepresented voices and perspectives within Iberian cultural production.

Scientific Awards:

• María Zambrano Fellow at the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (2022-2024)

Professor Alonso has been actively involved in academic service and public scholarship, serving as curator for the "Brooklyn at war. Spain 1936-1939" exhibition at Brooklyn College Library, which documents the involvement of Brooklyn residents in the Spanish Civil War. His conference presentations at major academic venues including MLA, NEMLA, and specialized Galician studies conferences demonstrate his engagement with both disciplinary and interdisciplinary scholarly communities. While specific grant information isn't provided in the available text, his María Zambrano Fellowship indicates recognition of his scholarly contributions by Spanish academic institutions.

His research activities extend beyond traditional academic boundaries, as evidenced by his curation of historical exhibitions and participation in public forums on migration. The "Brooklyn at war" project represents a significant contribution to public history, connecting local Brooklyn history with international events, demonstrating Alonso's commitment to making academic research accessible to broader audiences.