Dr. Richard Curry

Biography

Rick Curry is an Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies at Texas A&M University, focusing on various fields of Hispanic literature and culture. His research interests encompass 20th-century Hispanic poetry, Spanish Peninsular literature, contemporary Spanish-language cinema, and the broader aspects of Spanish culture and civilization. He actively teaches courses on Hispanic film, Spanish-language poetry, and Spanish grammar. His scholarly work significantly emphasizes film, where he has published various articles on Colombian, Mexican, and Spanish cinema, as well as topics related to narrative, poetry, and pedagogy. Curry's ongoing research includes his role as co-editor of the Hispanic Poetry Review and editor of Cine y… Revista de estudios interdisciplinarios sobre cine en español. He authored the 2017 book "Minutes Spanish-Language Films" with a focus on poetry and Francoist censorship. Among his selected publications are notable analyses of films and literary works that explore themes of migration, aesthetics, and violence in Latin American cinema. With a commitment to directing doctoral dissertations, Curry's academic guidance includes topics such as Spanish historical film and the intersection of language acquisition with cultural narratives.

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