Dr. Jorge Guerrero

Associate Professor

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Biography

Professor Guerrero specializes in Latin American literature, focusing on modern contemporary fiction and cultural literary theory. His research encompasses the intersection of literature, history, and politics, with a particular interest in autobiographical writing and intellectual history. He has supervised various topics, including the portrayal of women in war narratives, the impact of the Cold War on contemporary Latin American fiction, and the evolution of the 1960s Latin American novel. Through his work, he explores themes such as cosmopolitanism, regional literature in Spanish America, and Latino stereotypes in Hispanic Canadian theatre. Additionally, he investigates diasporic Latino literature in the United States and avant-garde art movements in Latin America, examining critical approaches to the Latin American Boom novel and the representations within autofiction and intellectual autobiographical narratives. Professor Guerrero has published multiple academic papers in recognized journals and remains an active member of various editorial boards and organizations focused on Hispanic literary studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2012-09-01 — Present

University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

Specializes in Latin American literature, supervising numerous graduate students and conducting research in contemporary fiction and cultural literary theory.

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History