Gustavo Vargas
Graduate Student - Spanish
About me
I am originally from San Jose, Costa Rica, and will pursue my master’s degree in Spanish Literature at WSU. I am convinced that the study of literature can provide us with an invaluable opportunity to know different cultures, societies and languages, but most importantly it can give some insight for understanding ourselves and our everyday relationships with people. Spanish is a really fascinating language and its study can be fun and challenging. In my free time, I love hanging out with friends and watching good movies. Also, I always enjoy exploring the natural beauties of Colorado and Costa Rica (two breathtaking, yet dissimilar places).
Education
B.A in English (Graduation with Honors) – University of Costa Rica
Colorado College- 2010 (ACM Scholarship)
Research Interests:
- 20th and 21st century Latin American literature
- Queer/ Gender and Sexuality Studies in Latin America
- Contemporary theater and performance studies
- Postcolonial literature/ Subaltern subjectivities
- Decolonial thinking
- Transcultural identities and diasporas
- Travel literature
- Cultural Studies
Conferences and Recent Publications
"Cuerpos Disidentes: Metateatro y performatividad en "Besos de Lobo" de Paloma Pedrero (Teatro español posfranquista)," 37th International Symposium of Hispanic Literature. Research presented. Carson, CA. March 2012
"Juegos metaficionales en Pájaro de mar por tierra: Voces híbridas de la postmodernidad," 110th Annual Conference of the Pacific Ancient and Modern Language Association. Seattle, WA. October 2012
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