Dr. James Cisneros

Associate Professor

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Biography

James Cisneros teaches Latin American literature (20th century), cinema, and cultural studies at the Department of Literatures and Modern Languages. His latest research project, "Urban Imaginaries Audiovisual Media Contemporary Buenos Aires" (SSHRC, 2009-2013), explores aesthetic and intermedial exchanges between television, film, and new media in Argentina. He is a member of CRIalt — Center for Intermedial Research on Arts, Letters and Techniques. His areas of expertise include Hispanic Cinema, Contemporary Hispanic-American Literature, Latin American Cultural Studies, Media Theories, and National Identity Discourse.

Research Interests

Latin American Literature Cinema Cultural Studies Hispanic Cinema Contemporary Hispanic-American Literature Latin American Cultural Studies

Experience

Associate Professor

2012-09-01 — Present

University of Montreal • Montreal, Canada

Teaching Latin American literature, cinema, and cultural studies.

Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.