Nestor Ivan Quiroa

Nestor Ivan Quiroa is a Professor specializing in Latin American colonial literature and indigenous texts, particularly from Highland Guatemala. His expertise spans Spanish literature, Maya-K'iche' ethnohistory, and Central American narratives, with advanced degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Ph.D.), Michigan State University (M.A.), and the University of California system.

Education:

• Ph.D., Latin American Literature, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2002)
• M.A., Spanish Literature, Michigan State University (1994)
• Translation/Interpretation Certification, University of California, Los Angeles (1992)
• B.A., Spanish Literature and Bilingual Education, University of California, Irvine (1990)

Research Interests: His work focuses on colonial discourse in discovery and conquest chronicles, Highland Guatemala indigenous texts, and the Popol Wuj narrative. He examines the intersection of myth, history, and colonial power structures, particularly through the lens of Friar Francisco Ximénez's translations and annotations of Maya-K'iche' texts.

Publications Trend: His recent publications (2011-2018) demonstrate a sustained focus on the Popol Wuj and its transmission from colonial manuscripts to digital formats. Key themes include missionary exegesis, indigenous cultural continuity, and the evolution of sacred texts through technological mediation.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Society of Ethnohistory
• Midwest Modern Language Association (MMLA)
• Modern Language Association (MLA)
• The Midwest Working Group on Colonial Latin America

Courses Taught: Advanced Spanish language courses including Spanish Conversation and Culture, Survey of Latin American Literature (1492-present), and specialized seminars on Central American narratives and indigenous colonial texts.