Dr. Edmundo Paz Soldan

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Biography

Edmundo Paz-Soldan is a distinguished professor in the Department of Romance Studies at Cornell University, specializing in Latin American literature. He earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Alabama-Huntsville in 1991, followed by an M.A. and Ph.D. in Hispanic Languages and Literatures from the University of California at Berkeley. His scholarly work includes a significant focus on Modern and Contemporary Spanish-American Literature, Andean Literature, Narrative Mass Media, and Speculative Fiction. Paz-Soldan is an acclaimed author of fourteen novels and six short story collections, with works translated into twelve languages. He has received numerous accolades, including the Bolivian National Book Award and the Juan Rulfo Short Story Award. His recent publications include 'Área Protegida', 'La mirada de las plantas', and various critical essays on Latin American literature. With a dynamic teaching portfolio, he offers courses on narrative techniques as well as creative writing, fostering a deep understanding of Latin American cultures through literature. His engagement in the literary community extends beyond academia, with active participation in discussions on contemporary Latino narratives.

Research Interests

Awards

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Bolivian National Book Award

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Juan Rulfo Short Story Award

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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture