Dr. Richard Flores

Biography

Richard R. Flores is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology and the Department of Mexican American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, where he holds the C. B. Smith, Sr. Centennial Chair in U.S.—Mexico Relations. He received his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1989. His research interests include Folklore and Expressive Culture, Anthropology of Symbols and Religion, and Historical Cultural Anthropology, with a strong focus on Critical Theory and Performance Studies. His notable publications include "Remembering Alamo: Memory, Modernity, Master Symbol" (University of Texas Press, 2002) and "Los Pastores: History Performance Mexican Shepherd’s Play South Texas" (Smithsonian Institution Press, 1995). Additionally, he has edited works discussing the history and legends of the Alamo. Beyond his publications, Flores has significant experience in curriculum development, particularly related to international studies in Latin America and the Middle East, and currently oversees the UTeach-Liberal Arts program, which prepares secondary teachers in social studies, English, and foreign languages.

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