Dr. Jorge Sarasola Herrera

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jorge Sarasola Herrera is a Teaching Fellow in Hispanic Studies at the University of Warwick since September 2022. He holds a PhD in Hispanic Studies from the University of St Andrews, where he was a Wolfson Foundation Scholar from 2018 to 2022. His doctoral thesis, 'The Black River Plate: Race, History, Cultural Memory in Uruguayan Argentine Fiction, 2001-2021', explores the rise of contemporary historical fiction focused on the black past of the River Plate region. This work is framed through the lens of memory studies, analyzing novels in the context of significant Bicentenary celebrations in Argentina and Uruguay. His research interests encompass Afro-Latin American literature, the history of the Latin American historical novel, Memory Studies, and the intersections between philosophy and literature. Jorge has published several articles and book reviews in leading academic journals, engaging critically with themes of translation, cultural identity, and representation within Hispanic literary studies. In addition to his academic roles, he has contributed to public discourse as a regular columnist for the Uruguayan radio show 'Toquen Nada'.

Research Interests

Experience

Teaching Fellow

2022-09-01 — Present

University of Warwick • Coventry, England

Teaching Fellow in Hispanic Studies, engaging in teaching and academic research.

Assistant Lecturer

2016-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Universidad Católica del Uruguay • Uruguay

Taught Spanish and Comparative Literature.

Courses

HP104: Icons and Representations in the Hispanic World HP201: Modern Spanish Language Advanced II HP301: Modern Spanish Language III

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.