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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'.
University of Warwick • Coventry, England
Teaching Fellow in Hispanic Studies, engaging in teaching and academic research.
Universidad Católica del Uruguay • Uruguay
Taught Spanish and Comparative Literature.
Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.