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Bradley J. Nelson is a Professor of Spanish and Chair of the Department of Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics at Concordia University. He has held various academic leadership roles, including Acting Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science and Associate Dean in the School of Graduate Studies. His research focuses on Early Modern Spanish literature, with an emphasis on Baroque aesthetics, science fiction, disinformation pedagogy, and cognitive approaches to empathy. He has authored or co-edited over 20 books and numerous articles in top journals.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian Literatures and Linguistics, University of Minnesota (2000)
- MA in Hispanic Literatures, University of Minnesota (1995)
- BS in Secondary Education and Spanish, St. Cloud State University (1987)
- BA in English (Spanish minor), St. Johns University (1985)
Research Interests: Prof. Nelson explores the intersection of science and culture in early modern Spain, extremism and disinformation, Baroque and neo-Baroque visual/social media, sexual violence in Baroque literature, and pedagogical responses to hate speech. His work bridges historical and modern contexts, often employing interdisciplinary methods.
Key Projects: Current initiatives include SSHRC-funded research on disinformation pedagogy and the 'Estranged Epistemologies' project linking Baroque science to modern sci-fi. He co-founded the Cervantes Public Project to democratize literary dialogue.
- Grants & Awards: Over $4M in external funding, including SSHRC grants, FRQSC support, and international collaborations.
- Teaching: Courses on Don Quixote, Hispanic science fiction, and medieval literature.
- Service: Leadership roles in academic associations, editorial boards, and community initiatives (e.g., Quebec’s Bill 21 discourse).
