Description: Since the irruption of postcolonial studies in our professional field, the proliferation of new objects and nonconventional methodologies permitted an increment of discussions but also a decentering effect that makes it difficult to have a panoramic view of the profession’s research interests. Panelists attempt, under the general topic new materialism, to come to terms with this situation, emphasizing what seems to be a common trend.

Speakers

Emilio Sauri, U of Massachusetts, Boston

Ximena Briceno, Stanford U

Sebastián Figueroa, U of Pennsylvania

Carlos M. Amador, Michigan Technological U

Alberto Fonseca, North Central C