LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES CONFERENCE - Day 2
The Latin American Studies Conference, “Study of the Americas,” is intended to foster interest, knowledge, and understanding of the very diverse cultures of Latin America. Come and share your area of interest in Latin American art, music, indigenous peoples, literature, economics, politics, history, current issues, and other related topics. Areas of interest include the impact of Latin American cultures in the United States. We welcome papers and panel proposals on any subject relating to the “Study of the Americas.”
GRADUATE STUDENT ROUNDTABLE
This conference prides itself in providing graduate students a forum where they can begin to present their research. Graduate students from all disciplines are invited to submit abstracts on topics relating to Latin America. Papers may be delivered in English or Spanish.
SCHEDULE
Friday, April 20
Session 4: 9:20-10:50am Session Chair: Fabián Borges
Anibal Serrano, National Security Studies, CSUSB
A Comparative Study: Japanese and Chinese Foreign Direct Investment in Mexico and its influence on Trade Volume
Brenda Cortez, Spanish, CSUSB Alumna
Spanish and Mayan in contact in Yucatan
Melissa G. Parra, Spanish, CSU Long Beach
La música como dispositivo de memoria en “Los ríos profundos”
Morning Break: 10:50-11:00
Keynote Speech: 11:00-12:00noon Session Chair: Teresa Velásquez
Shannon Speed, Gender Studies and Anthropology, UCLA
Captive Stories: Indigenous Women Migrants and the Settler Capitalist State
Lunch Break: 12:00-1:00pm Singing Performance María Guadalupe Ortiz, CSUSB
Presentation: 1:00-1:15pm Emilio Rodriguez, CISP CSUSB Study-abroad programs
Session 5: 1:15-2:15pm (in Spanish) Session Chair: Carmen Jany
José D. Toro, Spanish, CSU Long Beach
Medellín en decadencia: las dualidades de ciudad, letrado cómplice y muerte en “La Virgen de los sicarios” de Fernando Vallejo
Arielle D. Steimer-Barragán, Latin American Studies, CSU Los Angeles
La reina de las controversias: Kate del Castillo Negrete Trillo Vs. Estados Unidos Mexicanos
Conclusion of event: 2:15pm
Sponsors
Association for Latin American Studies (ALAS)
Center for International Studies and Programs (CISP)
College of Arts and Letters
Department of World Languages & Literatures
Pfau Library
University Diversity Committee