جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Rhetoric
• Latinx Studies
• Latin American Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jose Manuel Cortez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at the University of Oregon, where he is also the Director of Latinx Studies. He is affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and contributes to interdisciplinary fields including Digital Humanities, Disability Studies, and Critical Theory. His research spans rhetoric, decolonial studies, and Latinx and Latin American thought. Institution: University of Oregon School: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Department of English Role: Assistant Professor, Director of Latinx Studies Email: jcortez3@uoregon.edu Office: 319 PLC, Eugene, OR His research interests include Rhetoric, Latinx Studies, Decoloniality, Critical Theory, Cultural Studies, and Composition . Cortez explores the intersections of race, epistemology, and rhetoric, particularly at the US-Mexico border and within Latinx writing. He critically engages with the politics of difference and the limitations of Western knowledge systems. The recent publications of Jose Manuel Cortez reflect a strong thematic focus on decolonial rhetoric, subalternity, and the critique of Western epistemologies . His work consistently interrogates how power, identity, and knowledge are constructed in rhetorical discourse, especially in Latin American and Latinx contexts. Articles such as 'The Trace of a Mark That Scatters' and 'On Disinvention' highlight his theoretical engagement with decolonial thought and Black subjectivity at the border. His scholarship also extends into pedagogy, as seen in his work on VR integration in classrooms. Jose Manuel Cortez has collaborated with scholars such as Romeo Garcia, Michael J. Kennedy, and Marijel Melo. His work has been published in prominent journals like Rhetoric Society Quarterly , Journal for the History of Rhetoric , and College Composition and Communication . He is actively involved in interdisciplinary research and holds affiliations with CLLAS (Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies), Digital Humanities, and Disability Studies at the University of Oregon.

Alberto Moreirasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Critical Theory
• Political Thought
• Continental Philosophy
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Alberto Moreiras is a Professor at Texas A&M University. His research focuses on critical theory, political thought, and continental philosophy, with interdisciplinary engagement in psychoanalysis, Marxism, and Latin American studies. He explores concepts like posthegemony and infrapolitics, addressing modernity’s critical traditions and Latin American socio-political dynamics. Co-editor of Journal of Spanish Cultural Studies , Res publica , and Política común , he leads the Texas Research Group on Luso-Hispanic, Caribbean, and Latino Thought, and runs the Crítica y Teoría network. His work bridges literature and philosophy, analyzing Latin American and Spanish cultural texts, and interrogates themes like indigeneity, narcotrafficking, and Hegelian influences. Recent articles (2020–2025) emphasize infrapolitical frameworks, posthegemony, and the Anthropocene, reflecting his commitment to decolonial and anti-abstract methodologies. Though no awards or grants are listed, his prolific output underscores his influence in continental philosophy and Latin American critique.

• Critical Theory
• Rhetoric
• Latinx Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

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).

Charles Hatfieldمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Latin American Literature
• Translation Studies
• Postcolonial Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Charles Hatfield is an Associate Professor of Literature and Program Head of Literature at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), affiliated with the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology. He holds a Ph.D. in Romance Languages and Literatures from Johns Hopkins University (2007) and a B.A. in Spanish from the University of Toronto (2000). His research focuses on Latin American literature, translation studies, postcolonial theory, and cultural politics, with notable contributions to debates on language, empire, and cultural identity in Latin America. He co-authored a chapter on translation and empire and edited works exploring the role of translation in shaping Latin American cultural history. Educational Background: Ph.D., Romance Languages and Literatures, Johns Hopkins University, 2007 B.A. Hons., Spanish, University of Toronto, 2000 Research Interests: Hatfield’s work interrogates the intersections of language, power, and culture. He examines how translation mediates colonial and postcolonial identities, particularly in Spanish-language contexts. His scholarship often critiques the ‘coloniality of power’ and explores how cultural production negotiates between local and global influences. Recent projects include analyses of historical and contemporary translation practices, the politics of linguistic sovereignty, and the role of literature in articulating Latin American self-definition. Publications Overview: His works span book-length studies, peer-reviewed articles, and co-authored essays in prestigious journals like Journal of Commonwealth and Postcolonial Studies . His 2015 book The Limits of Identity analyzes how political and poetic discourses in Latin America navigate tensions between identity and power. Collaborations with scholars like Ilan Stavans highlight his engagement with translation as a site of cultural negotiation. Labs/Teams: As Associate Director of UTD’s Center for Translation Studies, he leads initiatives fostering interdisciplinary research into translation’s sociocultural dimensions. His work often bridges academic and public spheres, including contributions to the Kenyon Review’s explorations of translation’s role in shaping Latin American cultural identity.

Humberto González-Núñezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Latin American Philosophy
• Continental Philosophy
• Postcolonial Thought
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Humberto González-Núñez is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology, University of Texas at Dallas. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from Villanova University (2022), an MA from Villanova (2018), and a BA from Texas A&M University (2015). Research focuses on Latin American/Caribbean philosophy, 19th-20th century Continental philosophy (phenomenology, deconstruction, psychoanalysis, hermeneutics), postcolonial/decolonial thought, ancient Greek philosophy, social/political philosophy, and aesthetics. His work bridges historical and contemporary philosophical traditions with emphasis on political ontology and cultural critique. Publications demonstrate engagement with Heidegger, Aristotle, and contemporary political theorists, exploring intersections of metaphysics, politics, and representation. Awards and fellowships: Graduate Student Summer Research Fellowship (2019) Collegium Phaenomenologicum Fellowship (2018) Erasmus +KA107 Mobility Program (2018) Manuel Davenport Prize (2015) Glasscock Undergraduate Scholars Grant (2014)

Geoffrey Kantarisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Latin American Film
• Urban Film
• Women's Writing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Geoffrey Kantaris is Professor of Latin American Culture at the University of Cambridge, with affiliations to St Catharine's College (Fellow) and the Centre of Latin American Studies. His research focuses on modern Latin American film and literature, particularly urban cinema from Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil, alongside women's writing, popular culture, and globalization. He teaches graduate seminars on spatial theory and posthegemonic political theory. Books: The Subversive Psyche (Oxford UP, 1996) and co-edited Latin American Popular Culture: Politics, Media, Affect (Boydell, 2013) Supervision: MPhil/PhD students in Latin American urban film, women's writing, and cultural theory His publications span urban film analysis, affect theory, and postmodern narratives, with a focus on necropolitics, biopolitical aesthetics, and the interplay of memory and technology in Latin American cinema. He explores how urban spaces reflect power dynamics and marginalized identities, particularly in works by directors like Carlos Marcovich, Pablo Trapero, and Víctor Gaviria. Advising students on topics including Latin American culture, history, and comparative literatures, his work bridges film studies, psychoanalytic theory, and critical urbanism. He examines how texts like Luisa Valenzuela's Como en la guerra challenge symbolic orders and reframe feminist discourse. Contact: egk10@cam.ac.uk | geoffrey.kantaris@caths.cam.ac.uk Location: St Catharine's College, Cambridge, UK

Joel S. Kahnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Latin American Cultural Studies
• Modernity Theory
• Cosmopolitanism
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Joel S. Kahn (1948-2017) was Professor of Anthropology at La Trobe University specializing in Southeast Asian and Latin American cultural studies. His scholarship critically examined modernity, cosmopolitanism, and cultural representation through comparative anthropological frameworks. His influential publications include Posthegemony: Political Theory and Latin America, which established new approaches to understanding power beyond traditional hegemony models. Professor Kahn's fieldwork spanned Indonesia, Malaysia, and Latin America, where he analyzed how local communities navigate global modernity. Key research themes included: 1) Critical analysis of modernity's cultural constitution, 2) Cosmopolitanism in postcolonial societies, and 3) Politics of representation in Southeast Asian identities. His later work explored intersections of religion, capitalism, and modernity in Asian contexts. Professor Kahn mentored generations of anthropologists and served as visiting professor at institutions including University of Sussex, National University of Singapore, and Humboldt University Berlin. His intellectual legacy continues through the Joel Kahn Prize in Anthropology.

Jon Beasley-Murrayمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Latin American cultural studies
• Political history of Latin America
• Social movements
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jon Beasley-Murray is an Associate Professor of Spanish at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies within the Faculty of Arts. He holds a Ph.D. from Duke University. His research focuses on Latin American cultural, literary, and political history, with particular attention to the Latin American left, social movements, and colonial maritime networks. Beasley-Murray’s work integrates continental philosophy (Deleuze, Bourdieu) and Italian social theory (Antonio Negri) into analyses of globalization, cultural studies, and Marxist theory. His publications include the influential Posthegemony (2010) and co-edited volumes on Latin America’s left turns and new Latin Americanism. Recent work explores narcoliterature, pandemic narratives, and ecocritical studies of Andean landscapes. He advocates interdisciplinary approaches and open-access scholarship, such as using Wikipedia in teaching. Teaching responsibilities include courses on Spanish and Latin American studies at UBC. While no specific grants or advising records are detailed, his academic profile reflects sustained engagement with political theory, cultural critique, and Latin America’s socio-historical transformations. No lab affiliations or teams are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

Sergio Villalobos-Ruminottمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Latin American Literature
• Cultural Studies
• Continental Philosophy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sergio Villalobos-Ruminott is a Professor of Spanish and Latin American Literature at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures. He chairs the Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Committee and the MLA 20th/21st Century Latin American Literature Committee. Prior to U-M, he held positions at the University of Arkansas and completed his Ph.D. at the University of Pittsburgh (2003). His research explores literary, visual, and cultural forms of imagination in modern/contemporary Latin America, employing interdisciplinary methods rooted in continental philosophy and psychoanalysis. Key themes include posthegemony, infrapolitics, and socio-political critique. Recent publications include monographs like La desarticulación (2019) and articles in journals such as Debats and TRANSMODERNITY . His work bridges theoretical frameworks with historical analysis of cultural production in Latin America.

Santiago Acostaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Humanities
• Energy Humanities
• Latin American Literature
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Santiago Acosta is an Assistant Professor in Yale University’s Department of Spanish and Portuguese, specializing in modern and contemporary Latin American literature and visual arts through lenses of cultural studies, political economy, and environmental theory. He holds a Ph.D. in Latin American and Iberian Cultures from Columbia University (2020). His research examines cultural responses to extractivism, petroleum economies, and environmental crises, with a focus on Venezuela’s socio-ecological transformations. Key works include We Are Like Oil: An Ecology of the Venezuelan Culture Boom and co-edited volumes on ecopoetics and world-ecology. Acosta is also an award-winning poet, with El próximo desierto earning the José Emilio Pacheco Literature Prize. His creative work explores climate justice and ecological themes, alongside academic roles like membership in Yale’s Environmental Humanities Steering Committee and Whitney Humanities Center Fellowship. He previously served as a PRODiG Fellow at SUNY Old Westbury (2021–2023), helping launch their Environmental Studies program. Research interests span Energy Humanities, Ecocriticism, and the intersections of art/environmental policy. He frequently publishes in Journal of Latin American Cultural Studies , Mediations , and others, and co-edited the World-Ecology in Latin America special issue (2024). Teaching includes graduate seminars on Latin American Environmental Aesthetics and Energy Humanities, emphasizing colonialism, extractivism, and climate justice.