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Maria Isabel Castro is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Romance Studies at Tufts University, School of Arts and Sciences. She specializes in teaching Spanish language and literature, emphasizing student engagement and cultural exchange. Her research focuses on Latin American literary movements, including Modernismo, Vanguardia, and the Boom/Post-Boom periods, alongside journalistic crónicas and Ecuadorian literary figures like Raúl Andrade.
Education: PhD in Hispanic Language and Literatures (Boston University, 2012), MA in Spanish Literature (University of Tennessee, 2004), and BS in Journalism (Universidad Católica del Ecuador, 2002).
Research interests include analyzing how literature critiques modernity, 20th-century fantastic narratives, and pedagogical approaches to language instruction. Her work bridges literary criticism and cultural studies, with a focus on Latin American authors.
Professional activities include organizing events like 'Noches Hispanas' and peer-reviewing for Cuadernos de la Asociación de Licenciados y Doctores Españoles en E.E.U.U. She has presented at conferences such as NeMLA and LASA, contributing to academic discourse on Latin American culture and literature.
Teaching spans elementary Spanish, composition, and conversation courses, reflecting her commitment to fostering proficiency and cultural awareness among students.
