Dr. Francisco Zepeda

Biography

Francisco Zepeda is a Ph.D. student in Cultural Studies at Queen’s University, where he also serves as a teaching fellow in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures. His research focuses on the evolution of political and social imaginaries in 20th-century Mexico, analyzing how modernity and secularism influence national identity. Zepeda engages with archive work and discourse analysis to explore diary debates that have been crucial in legislative processes leading to amendments within the Mexican constitution, which have reshaped the political and economic landscapes. He also investigates alternative social imaginaries, looking into movements such as the Cristeros and the Zapatista Movement, which showcase voices historically excluded from political discourse. In addition to his research, Zepeda has experience as a teaching assistant, including courses such as SPAN 111: Beginning Spanish, in both winter and fall semesters of 2021 and 2022.

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