Georgia Seminet

Georgia Seminet is an Associate Professor of Spanish at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas. She specializes in modern Latin American narrative, globalization, childhood literature, and cinema. Her research focuses on cultural identity, transnationalism, and postcolonial theory. Seminet co-edited two major volumes: Screening Minors in Latin American Cinema (2014) and Representing History, Class and Gender in Spain and Latin America (2012). She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin and has taught a wide range of Spanish courses, including study abroad programs.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Spanish, University of Texas at Austin
• MA in Spanish, University of Florida
• BA in Spanish, University of North Carolina
• Research Interests:
• Modern Latin American literature and cinema
• Globalization’s cultural impact
• Childhood representation in media
• Narrative and film analysis
• Presentations:
• Recent conferences include discussions on Latin American cinema, youth representation, and postcolonial violence at LASA, CLCS, and others.
• Teaching:
• Passionate about study abroad programs and fostering global cultural awareness.