William A. Nericcio

William A. Nericcio is a Professor of English and Comparative Literature at San Diego State University (SDSU), where he also holds faculty positions in Chicana/o Studies and the Center for Latin American Studies. He directs SDSU's MALAS program (Master of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences), an interdisciplinary graduate program emphasizing cultural studies. His research focuses on Latina/o representation in media, graphic narratives, and cultural hybridity. Key works include *Tex[t]-Mex: Seductive Hallucinations of 'Mexicans' in America* (2007) and co-authored *Talking #browntv: Latinas and Latinos on the Screen* (2019). He has published extensively on topics like Speedy Gonzales, Frida Kahlo, and Zorro in cultural contexts.

• Affiliations: SDSU, MALAS Program, Chicana/o Studies, Center for Latin American Studies
• Education: PhD in Comparative Literature (likely from Cornell University, based on text references)

Research interests span graphic narrative theory, media representation of Latina/o communities, and intermedia cultural studies. His work often critiques stereotypes and explores identity construction through visual and textual analysis.

Recent publications include anthologies on digital-age cultural studies and collaborations with scholars like Frederick Luis Aldama. He frequently engages with contemporary issues like border politics and Latinx media representation, as seen in his analysis of Alex Rivera's *Sleep Dealer* (2015). His interdisciplinary approach bridges literature, art, and film studies.