Degree, Year
Ph.D., 1976 |
University
University of South Carolina |
Specialization:
Portuguese, Spanish, Comparative Literature |
Research
Areas: |
Spanish American Literature, Luso-Brazilian Literature,
Comparative Literature, Especially the modern novel and short stories. |
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Major/Recent
Publications: |
Books: |
Childhood, translated from the Portuguese of Graciliano Ramos.
London: Peter Owen Ltd., 1979. |
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Articles: |
Understanding Graciliano Ramos. Columbia, USC Press, 1988. "Brazilian
Literature and Art: From Colonial to Modern," Hispania, 75 (October 1992)
988-999. |
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Current Research: |
Early Jorge Amado
Mario Vargas Llosa |
Professional
Associations: |
Memberships: |
AATSP, SAMLA, Southern Comparative Literature Association |
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Position held: |
Executive Council, AATSP, 1987-1990. |
Departmental
Responsibilities: |
Director of the Comparative Literature Programs, 1992-1998.
Director of Protuguese MIBS, 1975-present.
Director of Portuguese, 1990-present. |
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| Other: |
Distinguished Teaching Award, 1991 Member of dissertation
committees and comprehensive examinations for many students, 1979-present. |
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