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Jose Cortez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at the University of Oregon, where he also serves as the Director of Latinx Studies. He is affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of rhetoric, critical theory, and decolonial studies.
Research Interests:
- Critical Theory and Poststructuralism
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Latinx and Latin American Studies
- Decolonial and Postcolonial Thought
- Epistemology and Subalternity
- Cultural and Borderland Studies
His scholarly work explores the limits of Western epistemologies, the politics of difference, and the rhetorical practices of marginalized communities. Recent publications investigate topics such as shadow work in DEI initiatives, disinvention in border rhetorics, and the decolonial potential of Latinx writing. His research often collaborates with prominent scholars in the field, including Romeo García and Michael J. Kennedy.
Scientific Contributions:
- Developed the concept of atopos as a site of unspeakable social energy
- Critiqued the epistemological expropriation in diversity rhetoric
- Advanced decolonial approaches to rhetorical studies and composition pedagogy
- Explored the implications of virtual reality in educational settings
Advising and Collaboration: While no formal advisees are listed, Cortez actively collaborates with scholars across institutions and contributes to collective scholarly projects. He is involved in shaping curricula and research initiatives related to Latinx Studies and decolonial pedagogy.
Labs and Research Groups: Though not explicitly tied to a lab, his work is associated with digital humanities and interdisciplinary research groups at the University of Oregon, including the Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies (CLLAS).
