Rodolfo A. Franconi

Rodolfo A. Franconi is an Associate Professor at Dartmouth College, specializing in Lusophone and Latin American cultural studies. His office is located in Dartmouth Hall, Room 203 (HB 6072), and he can be contacted via email or phone (646-1448).

Education:

• B.A. from Universidade de São Paulo
• M.A. from Universidade de São Paulo/Vanderbilt University
• Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University

Research Focus: Franconi investigates the intersections of literature, film, and cultural identity across the Lusophone world. His expertise spans adaptation theory, teledramaturgy, Hispanic-Brazilian comparative studies, and the role of media in shaping cultural narratives. Key themes include cross-border perceptions and diaspora experiences.

Awards & Service:

• Recipient of The Dartmouth Distinguished Teaching Award (2001)
• Coordinator of the Brazilian section of Revista de Crítica Literaria Latinoamericana (since 1998)
• Editorial board member for Revista Estudos de Literatura Brasileira Contemporânea, Revista Letras, and Légua & meia

Teaching: Franconi teaches interdisciplinary courses bridging literature, media, and cultural studies, including:

• PORT 61/62: Lusophone short stories and miniseries adaptations
• LACS 4/AAAS 16: Multifaceted explorations of Latin America
• Lusophone cinema spanning Angola to East Timor