John Maddox

John Maddox is a Professor of Spanish at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), focusing on Afro-Hispanic literature, the Caribbean, and transnational cultural comparisons. His research explores themes such as race, gender, and medicine through literary and interdisciplinary lenses. Maddox holds a PhD in Spanish and Portuguese from Vanderbilt University.

Education:

• PhD in Spanish and Portuguese, Vanderbilt University

Research Interests: Maddox’s work centers on African diaspora studies, postcolonial narratives, and the intersection of medicine and literature. He examines how literature reflects cultural identity, historical memory, and social justice issues across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Teaching and Engagement: Maddox emphasizes inclusive pedagogy, incorporating guest speakers, international partnerships via Skype, and experiential learning through study trips (e.g., Puerto Rico, Spain). He founded the Latin American Film Club and teaches courses on Brazilian culture, Portuguese language, and medical humanities.

Publications: His scholarship spans topics like decolonization, diaspora identity, and postcolonial theory. Recent works include analyses of Afro-Puerto Rican narratives, South African indigenous literature, and Brazilian slavery’s literary representations.

Awards and Grants: No academic awards or grants are listed in the provided materials.

Labs/Tribe: Maddox co-sponsors the Latin American Film Club, fostering cultural dialogue through cinema.