Mario Santana

Mario Santana is an Associate Professor of Spanish Literature and affiliated with the Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Chicago. His research and teaching focus on contemporary Iberian literatures, visual culture, and translation studies.

• PhD from Columbia University (1994)
• Faculty Coordinator for Basque and Catalan Studies
• President of the North American Catalan Society (NACS)

Mario Santana's work interrogates the intersections of literature, media, and sociopolitical contexts in Iberia and Latin America. He challenges national literature paradigms by emphasizing multilingualism and transatlantic cultural exchanges. His scholarship explores:

• Narrative Theory (narratology, historical memory novels)
• Visual Culture (film & television analysis, nostalgia in media)
• Translation Studies (institutional translation, language politics)
• Critical Theory (gender studies, reception theory, systemic approaches)
• Cultural Historiography (epistemological foundations of literary study)

The 15 most recent articles (where applicable) highlight his focus on interliterary relations (Iberia-Latin America), translation dynamics, and media memory. His publications span topics from Catalan television to postmodern Iberian fiction.

Santana's leadership roles include:

• Faculty Coordinator, Basque and Catalan Studies Programs
• President, North American Catalan Society