Daniel Vargas

Daniel Vargas is an Instructor and coordinator for the ASU Online Spanish Program at Arizona State University (ASU), within the School of International Letters and Cultures. He holds a Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. in Spanish Literature with a focus on Mexican-American and Latino Culture from ASU, and an undergraduate degree in Graphic Design from Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City. His work bridges literature, culture, and migration studies, emphasizing Chicano/Latino/Mexican-American identities and transnationalism.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. Spanish Literature (Mexican-American and Latino Culture), ASU
  • M.A. Spanish Literature (Mexican-American and Latino Culture), ASU
  • B.A. Spanish, ASU
  • Undergraduate studies in Graphic Design, Universidad Iberoamericana

Research Interests: Vargas explores migratory narratives, transnational cultural spaces, and the intersections of language, identity, and globalization. His work analyzes objects displaced by migration (e.g., literature, film, music) and their role in shaping hybrid cultural identities. Key themes include border studies, diaspora, and the literature of Saúl Cuevas.

His articles critically examine cultural displacement, transnationalism, and Mexican-American literary traditions. Vargas has organized conferences such as the 2011 Rocky Mountain FOCO and 2014 International Conference on Borders, and edited Revista La Palabra. He advocates for cultural preservation through community workshops and cultural events.

Service and Advocacy: Vargas volunteers with organizations like Chicanos por la Causa, organizing creative workshops for youth and coordinating cultural exchanges between the Mexican General Consulate and ASU. He promotes bilingual education and Chicano literature through teaching and public talks.