Rosa Benavides

Rosa Benavides is a Part-Time Instructor of Spanish at Syracuse University's College of Arts & Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. She has held this position since 1998. Her research and teaching focus on Spanish language pedagogy, contemporary Latin American literature, art, and cinema, cross-cultural analysis, and sociohistorical issues in Latin America, including migration, language adaptation, and development challenges.

Education:

• Ph.D. (ABD) in Social Sciences, Syracuse University
• M.A. (Licenciatura) in Social Sciences, Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú
• M.A. in progress, Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, Syracuse University
• B.A. in Anthropology, Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú

Research Interests: Dr. Benavides currently explores Latin American literature with a focus on the Andean Utopia concept, analyzing shifts in utopian themes in contemporary texts. Her professional background in regional planning and international development (e.g., USAID Technical Assistance Program, Ministry of Housing in Peru) provides firsthand insights into the sociohistorical contexts she teaches.

Career Highlights:

• Teaching and Research Assistant, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs (1986-1990)
• Regional Planner, USAID-Syracuse University Technical Assistance Program, Peru (1981-1984)
• Director of Planning and Statistics, Ministry of Housing, Peru (1979-1981)

Her extensive travel across Peru and other Latin American countries (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, etc.) enriches her interdisciplinary approach to cultural and sociopolitical issues.