Rodrigo Lopes De Barros Oliveira is an active Lecturer at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), specializing in Spanish Language Education within the Department of Spanish Philology and Language Education. He teaches courses including Teaching Spanish in Primary Education, Language in the Early Childhood Classroom, and Spanish Language Communication Strategies for both Bachelor's and Double Degree programs in Education. His academic career spans teaching activities through the 2025-26 academic year, demonstrating ongoing institutional engagement. His research interests center on Brazilian literature, creative writing, and experimental film production with particular focus on urban cultural studies and representations of social marginalization. Oliveira's creative output reveals a distinctive voice exploring São Paulo's urban landscape, often employing dark social commentary and experimental narrative forms that challenge conventional literary boundaries. His work frequently examines the intersection of Brazilian identity, political resistance, and bodily experience within contemporary society. Oliveira's creative works demonstrate consistent thematic evolution toward increasingly complex explorations of surveillance, urban decay, and cultural resistance. His film projects often blend documentary and experimental techniques while his literary works maintain a strong connection to Brazilian social realities. The academic analysis of his work, such as Milton Francisco's semiotic study of 'A Carne do Metrô,' confirms his significance within contemporary Brazilian literary discourse. Scientific Recognition: Cultural Contest Caderno 2 in the 450 Years of São Paulo (2004) for 'A Carne do Metrô' As an educator, Oliveira guides students through foundational language education courses and supervises Bachelor's Thesis projects in Early Childhood Education. His creative practice informs his pedagogical approach, bringing real-world artistic experience into the classroom. While specific research grants aren't documented in the provided materials, his sustained creative output across multiple media suggests ongoing scholarly engagement. Oliveira is affiliated with the Art and Education - Music and Art Laboratory (GRAiE - Mus&Art Lab), a consolidated experimental R&D&I group at UIB, indicating active participation in interdisciplinary artistic research. His work bridges academic scholarship with creative practice, positioning him at the intersection of education, literature, and visual arts within the university setting.
