Dr. Julio Ortega

Professor

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Biography

Professor Ortega's commitment to literature encompasses his own writing and teaching, along with his involvement in international publishing houses, where he has held significant roles such as the Director of Serie Futura Biblioteca Ayacucho (Caracas) and Coordinator of the Editorial Council, Archives Collection (Paris). He has also served as a co-editor for the Archives series at the University of Pittsburgh and has been at the forefront of Transatlantic Studies, having established Brown's Hispanic Studies department two decades ago. His work includes organizing large international conferences and workshops that promote Transatlantic readings in collaboration with various universities. Professor Ortega's research interests include twentieth-century Spanish American literature and culture, as well as literary theory. He has a notable publication record in literary criticism and fiction, with works being translated into several languages. Throughout his career, he has received honorary degrees and recognition from various institutions in Peru and Nicaragua for his contributions both in academia and the field of literature.

Research Interests

Awards

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Member

2006-01-01
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Honorary member

2004-01-01
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Doctor h.c.

2005-01-01
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Honorary Professor

2001-01-01
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Decorated

1997-01-01
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Simón Bolívar Professor Latin American Studies

1995-01-01

Courses

Indigenous Literatures Latin America El amor en español Fake News, Half Truths: Precariat Borges y la Literatura Fantástica Culture Politics Garcia Marquez's Work Transatlantic Literature XXI Century: Galaxia Borges Mujeres Malas Puerto Rico: Literatura y Cultura Politica LITERATURA Y CULTURA POPULAR EN AMERICA LATINA Mexican Peruvian Modern Narratives Novela latinomericana contemporánea: Crítica Textual y Ediciones Críticas Teoría y Práctica Poética en Cesar Vallejo Teoria Literaria: la literatura Transatlantica Escritoras Transatlánticas del XXI Contemporary Poetry Spain Latin America

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics