cursos enseñados
Género y Turismo en el Cine Latinoamericano
Español & Estudios de Género – 434, Le Moyne College (Primavera 2024)

Este curso explora el papel del cine en legitimar o problematizar representaciones sexuales exotizantes en América Latina, que dominan el turismo transnacional. Los estudiantes analizarán cómo las películas representan la relación entre turismo y género, cómo estas representaciones influyen en el consumo global de cine y cómo los cineastas latinoamericanos navegan la mercantilización del turismo. Además, investigaremos cómo categorías como raza, género y etnicidad se cruzan en estas narrativas. A través del análisis fílmico y el estudio de la literatura antropológica, los estudiantes obtendrán conocimientos sobre cómo el cine y el turismo interactúan en la configuración de las percepciones de América Latina.
Cine Latinoamericano Contemporáneo
Español – 440 & Comunicación – 225, Le Moyne College (Primavera 2023)

Provenientes de una región marcada por grandes contrastes con algunas de las ciudades más pobladas del mundo y vastas selvas tropicales, los cineastas latinoamericanos de hoy no pueden evitar posicionarse ante debates globales urgentes, que van desde la sostenibilidad ecológica hasta la migración, la desigualdad y la violencia. Este curso explora la intersección del cine contemporáneo latinoamericano con temas centrales de la contemporaneidad. A través de discusiones de películas y lecturas, los estudiantes debatirán sobre culturas indígenas y la búsqueda de sociedades ambientalmente sostenibles, sobre justicia social y la migración, y sobre dinámicas de raza en medio de un desarrollo urbano desigual, entre otros. El cine no solo ofrecerá una plataforma para observar las complejidades de América Latina, sino también un espacio para que los estudiantes comprendan su propia realidad en Estados Unidos desde una perspectiva no tan lejana.
Literatura Hispanoamericana
Español – 431, Le Moyne College (Fall 2022)
Este curso se propone introducir diferentes movimientos, expresiones culturales y escritores de la literatura latinoamericana. Se concentra en temas fundamentales de los siglos XX y XXI, particularmente de narrativa. Durante el curso, los estudiantes leerán y analizarán asuntos clave de la ficción latinoamericana y su contexto histórico. Además, analizarán fuentes secundarias en actividades de clase, de escritura y orales. Harán actividades de grupo y de interpretación de textos como parte integral del curso.
Culturas Latinoamericanas a través de las Telenovelas
Español – 412, Le Moyne College (Otoño 2023)

This course explores the transformation of Latin American cultures through issues of race, gender, and social justice, as well as interdisciplinary topics in history, social sciences, politics, and economics. The class will examine how telenovelas introduce these intersectional and interdisciplinary issues to working-class Latin American viewers. Although telenovelas (soap operas) are widely stigmatized in academia, they have served as a long-term referent for the Latin American general public to reflect on pressing social topics. As the philosopher Jesús Martín Barbero asserts, telenovelas have shaped Latin America’s collective imagination of the historical past, present, and future for many decades. A significant part of the course also examines the misrepresentations of diverse communities in Spanish-speaking mainstream media. Additionally, students will engage with literary, visual, and musical products ranging from canonical novels to less prestigious art forms, including narcocorridos, tattoos, and fashion.
Introduction to Literary Studies in Spanish
Spanish – 300, Lehman College (Fall 2020, Spring 2019)
This course is an introductory exploration of literary analysis, with a focus on poetry, narrative, and theater texts. By studying this course, students will develop the ability to recognize and identify the most significant illustrative styles, movements, influential writers, and cultural expressions present in Spanish and Latin American literature.
Spanish Conversation and Composition
Spanish Conversation and Composition II through “Digital Communication”
Spanish – 302, Le Moyne College (Spring 2024)

The aim of this course is to enhance proficiency in spoken and written Spanish by reinforcing vocabulary, speech patterns, and promoting fluency. In addition to fundamental grammar and a general curriculum, the course will delve into influential Spanish-speaking digital channels such as YouTube videos, podcasts, newspapers, and other related content, under the theme of “Digital Communication.” This exploration will provide students with a unique insight into how Spanish-speaking communities consume digital media, enabling them to understand debates and trends in the Spanish-speaking digital landscape. Furthermore, students will develop skills that are essential for advanced studies in global cultures, encouraging them to explore the diverse realms within the Spanish-speaking world.
Spanish Conversation and Composition I through “Fantastic Worlds”
Spanish – 301, Le Moyne College (Fall 2023)

The goal of this course is to improve proficiency in both spoken and written Spanish. This will be achieved by reinforcing and expanding vocabulary and speech patterns while promoting fluency. In addition to covering fundamental grammar and a general curriculum, the course will also incorporate comics, short stories, films, and visual arts related to the course theme, “Fantastic Worlds.” This approach allows for a unique insight into Spanish-speaking communities. Additionally, students will develop the skills necessary to pursue advanced courses in global cultures and explore the diverse realms of the Spanish-speaking world.
Spanish Conversation and Composition I
Spanish – 301, Le Moyne College (Fall 2023)
This course is designed to promote competency in the oral and written use of the Spanish language and to increase fluency by reinforcing and by expanding vocabulary and patterns of speech. Review of basic grammatical aspects will also be integrated as needed.
Spanish Conversation and Composition II
Spanish – 302, Le Moyne College (Spring 2023)
This course is designed to promote competency in the oral and written use of the Spanish language and to increase fluency by reinforcing and by expanding vocabulary and patterns of speech. Review of basic grammatical aspects will also be integrated as needed.
Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation
Spanish – 322, City College of New York (Spring 2021)
This course aims to improve students’ proficiency in both oral and written communication, by expanding their vocabulary, reinforcing previously learned materials, and exploring patterns of speech. The course will involve discussing and debating current controversial topics, which will help increase fluency. Additionally, students will be required to write several types of essays to apply these skills practically. Basic grammar will be reviewed as needed. This course is designed for bilingual undergraduate students in the School of Education, but it is open to anyone interested. The professor will provide a digital and free version of all the required materials as part of the open pedagogy approach.

