Dr. Jordi Cornella Detrell

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Jordi Cornella-Detrell is a Senior Lecturer in Hispanic Studies at the University of Glasgow. He specializes in 20th-century Catalan and Spanish literature and culture, encompassing topics such as literary multilingualism, the role of translation during and after Franco's regime, and the representation of the Spanish Civil War in various mediums. His recent projects explore the complex dynamics of censorship and cultural translation, examining how Francoist censorship has influenced the production and distribution of literary works in Spain. Cornella-Detrell's research has garnered attention in national and international media outlets, illustrating the impact of historical censorship on contemporary literary discourse. He supervises PhD research focusing on Catalan and contemporary Spanish literature, and participates actively in various academic conferences and working groups, highlighting his commitment to advancing the field of Hispanic studies. Additionally, he teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the University, demonstrating his dedication to education in the humanities.

Research Interests

20th-Century Catalan Spanish Literature Literary Multilingualism Censorship Franco’s Regime Translation in Post-War Spanish Catalan Literary Fields Representation of the Spanish Civil War in Film Literature and New Media

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow

Lectures in Hispanic Studies with a focus on Catalan and Spanish literature and culture.

Courses

Spanish Language - Honours Contemporary Spanish Cinema - Honours Representations Spanish Civil War - Honours Censorship Western Culture (Franco's Regime) - Honours Spanish Culture Level 1 2 Comparative Literature - Level 1 Advanced Translation Language Study (Spanish-English; English-Spanish) - MSc Translation Studies Literary Translation - MSc Translation Studies