Dr. Roberto Viereck Salinas

Associate Professor

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Biography

Roberto Viereck Salinas is an Associate Professor at Concordia University specializing in Classics, Modern Languages, and Linguistics. He holds a PhD in Hispanic Philology from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, where he graduated in 2003. His academic career includes prior appointments at Saint Thomas University and Queen's University from 2004 to 2008. His research focuses on Colonial discourse, orality, and translation, particularly in relation to contemporary Indigenous Latin-American poetry. Viereck Salinas has actively published numerous articles and several books, including 'La voz letrada' and 'Poéticas mapuche(s)'. He has received several awards, including the Dean’s New Scholar Award in 2010 and research grants from FQRSC and SSHRC. His scholarly contributions extend to participation in international projects, often investigating translation history in Spanish America. In addition to academic work, he has also published a prize-winning chapbook of poetry, showcasing his depth as both a scholar and creative writer, and has contributed significantly to understanding the intersections of indigenous literature and translation practices.

Research Interests

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (500 words)
  • CV/Resume and Filmography
  • Three letters of reference
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  • Research-Creation Thesis Proposal
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.