Carmen Martin Quijada

Carmen Martin Quijada is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Culture at Colorado State University (CSU), part of the College of Liberal Arts. She specializes in Latin American and Spanish Literature, with a focus on cultural studies and post-dictatorial memory. Dr. Quijada holds a PhD from Purdue University.

Education:

• PhD, Purdue University

Research Interests: Her work explores themes of memory, power dynamics in literature, and the intersection of cultural identity with historical contexts. She analyzes narratives from Latin America and Spain, particularly examining how literature reflects societal struggles and post-dictatorial recovery in Chile.

Publications: She has contributed chapters to volumes like Chile desde los Estudios Culturales (2019) and authored articles on topics such as memory in post-dictatorial Chile and the role of monsters in José Donoso’s El obsceno pájaro de la noche. Her poetry collections include Trinaje and Extinta Digo, showcasing her creative output alongside scholarly work.

Teaching: She teaches courses such as Approaches to Spanish Literature (LSPA 310) and Advanced Spanish Communication (LSPA 400). Office hours were last listed for Fall 2019.