Gail Gonzalez, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus Emeritus
Literature and Languages Department
Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 1992
- PHONE:
- (262) 595-2396
- EMAIL:
- gonzalez@uwp.edu
- WEBSITE:
- http://homepages.uwp.edu/gonzalez/
Gail Gonzalez has a Ph.D. in Latin American Literature. She earned her doctorate at the University of Kentucky in 1992, following a Fulbright Full Fellowship in Argentina. She has traveled widely and lived in Latin America, and has a keen interest in Latin American culture, literature, history, politics and art.
Teaching Interests
Gail Gonzalez has a particular interest in teaching courses on Argentine literature, and is a fervent supporter of interdisciplinary and team-taught courses. Dr. Gonzalez believes that great literature can aid us in understanding the pressing questions of our (and any) times
Research Interests
Argentine detective fiction from the period of the Dirty War until the present. Ways in which authors attempt to grapple with violence in their societies. Gendered approaches to an understanding of violence at the state level.
Consulting Interests
Design of writing programs for heritage speakers of Spanish.
Teaching Awards
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(2013)
Nominated for Stella C. Gray Teaching Award — s
University-wide award for outstanding teaching
Departmental Service
- (2011) Committee Chair — Search and Screen Committee
Public Service
- (2017) Other — Community Based Learning - Racine Literacy Council