Roger Zapata Sr.

Roger Zapata Sr. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Spanish and Latino Studies at Montclair State University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a BA from Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (Peru), an MA from the University of Pittsburgh, and a PhD from the University of Minnesota. His research focuses on Spanish and Peruvian literature, cultural studies, and human rights, particularly in contexts of political violence. His notable work includes En el nombre del padre, analyzing themes like Sendero Luminoso and historical memory in Latin America.

Education:

• PhD, University of Minnesota
• MA, University of Pittsburgh
• BA, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (Peru)

Research interests emphasize the intersection of literature and socio-political issues, with a focus on Latin American narratives of resistance and human rights. His scholarship bridges cultural analysis and historical contexts, contributing to debates in Hispanic Studies.