Antonio Pedrós-Gascón

Antonio Pedrós-Gascón is an Associate Professor of Spanish in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Colorado State University, where he has been a faculty member since Autumn 2008. He previously served as Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish at Swarthmore College from 2007 to 2008. His research and teaching focus on contemporary Spanish literatures, cultures, and cinema, with particular emphasis on Galician literature, transatlantic studies, and the cultural memory of the Spanish Civil War and Francoist Spain.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Spanish and Portuguese, The Ohio State University (2007)
• Licenciado in English Philology, Universidade da Coruña, Spain

Research Interests:

His scholarly work delves into the intersections of literature, culture, and identity in contemporary Spain and Latin America. He explores themes such as the representation of historical memory, the construction of national and regional identities, and the role of literature and cinema in shaping cultural narratives. His research spans from the analysis of canonical Spanish authors like Gonzalo Torrente Ballester and José Manuel Caballero Bonald to contemporary Galician writers such as Suso de Toro and Álvaro Cunqueiro. He is particularly interested in how literature and film mediate the experience of exile, dictatorship, and cultural transition.

His recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with questions of gender, sexuality, and power in Spanish and Latin American cultural production. He examines how authors and filmmakers have used their work to critique authoritarian regimes, challenge dominant ideologies, and imagine alternative futures.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

While no specific awards are listed, his extensive publication record, editorial roles, and peer-review activities underscore his significant contributions to Hispanic studies.

Teaching and Advising:

He teaches a range of courses including Approaches to Hispanic Literature, Research Methods, Survey of Spanish Literature, and Oral Communication in Spanish. His courses emphasize critical analysis, historical context, and the development of advanced language skills. He mentors graduate students in the Languages, Literatures and Cultures program, guiding their research in Spanish and Latin American studies.

Laboratories and Teams:

He is actively involved in the scholarly community as an editor and peer reviewer for several academic journals, including España Contemporánea: Revista de literatura y cultura.