Rex Nielson

Rex Nielson is an Associate Professor of Spanish & Portuguese at Brigham Young University, specializing in Brazilian literature, cultural studies, and ecocriticism. His work bridges literary analysis with socio-political themes, focusing on masculinity, environmental ethics, and cultural repression during Brazil's military dictatorship.

• Key affiliations: BYU International Cinema, Portuguese Studies programs, and study abroad initiatives in Lisbon.

Research interests emphasize postcolonial narratives, gender dynamics, and ecological thought in Latin American texts. His analyses often intersect historical context with contemporary social issues, as seen in studies of Machado de Assis and Euclides da Cunha.

Recent publications explore topics like cultural memory, authoritarianism, and environmental degradation through close readings of novels, historical archives, and theatrical works. His interdisciplinary approach connects literature to broader themes of identity, power, and resistance.