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