Dr. Carlos Halaburda

Biography

Carlos Gustavo Halaburda is an Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago in the Romance Languages and Literatures department, specializing in Latin American Literature. He holds a PhD from Northwestern University, earned in 2021, and has an extensive background in queer theory and Luso-Hispanic literature. His research focuses on intersections of critical theory and literary studies, particularly in relation to Argentina. His book manuscript, "Buenos Aires’ Velvet Siege: Queer Invasions Literary Cosmopolis (1880–1930)," explores the cultural dynamics of Buenos Aires at the turn of the century through the lens of queer theory and urban cultural histories. Halaburda's research critiques the historical and literary constructs of gender, sexuality, and corporeal classification produced by Western medicine and law. His work has appeared in notable publications and he has received several prestigious awards for his contributions to the field, including the LASA Carlos Monsiváis Article Award. He teaches courses on realism, modern Argentine theatre, and LGBTQ literatures. Halaburda's academic journey has included fellowships at prominent institutions, adding depth to his expertise in this critical area of study. He actively contributes to scholarship in Latin American studies and is recognized for his unique interdisciplinary approach.

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