Dr. Brisa Núñez García

Instructor

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Biography

Brisa Núñez García received her B.A. in Applied Linguistics from Universidad Mayor de San Simón in Cochabamba, Bolivia. She holds a M.A. in Spanish from the University of New Mexico and an M.Sc. in Hispanic Studies from Georgetown University, where she also completed her Ph.D. in Spanish Literature and Cultural Studies. Her area of expertise is Latin American literature from the 20th to 21st century, with a focus on the Southern Cone. Her research examines alternative communities in Hispanic literature and culture, emphasizing subaltern studies and post-dictatorship testimonial literature. Brisa is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in her educational practices. At Cornell University, she teaches a range of courses including Latin America: Literature and Culture, Elementary Spanish, Intersectional Latin America, Conversation, Hispanic Cultures, and Advanced Spanish: Transatlantic Visions. In the past, she has taught at Wells College, Hamilton College, Georgetown University, and the University of New Mexico.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Lecturer in Spanish Language and Literature.

Instructor

— Present

Wells College • Aurora, NY

Taught courses in Spanish and Latin American literature.

Instructor

— Present

Hamilton College • Clinton, NY

Taught various Spanish language courses.

Instructor

— Present

Georgetown University • Washington, D.C.

Taught courses in Spanish Literature and Cultural Studies.

Instructor

— Present

University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

Taught Spanish language and literature courses.

Courses

Latin America: Literature Culture Elementary Spanish Intersectional Latin America Conversation Hispanic Cultures Advanced Spanish: Transatlantic Visions

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture