Gustavo Fares, Ph.D.

Gustavo Fares is a native of Argentina. He holds a Ph.D. in Latin American Literature from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master in Foreign Languages, a Master in Painting and Lithography from West Virginia University, and a J.D. Law Degree from the Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina. As Professor of Spanish and Chairperson of the Spanish Department and Co-Advisor of the Latin American Studies Program at Lawrence University his primary responsibilities include teaching all levels of the Spanish language and Latin American literature, visual arts, and culture courses, and advising students.

Dr. Fares research interests include the work of the Mexican writer Juan Rulfo, Mexican literature and culture, contemporary Argentinean women writers, Latin American culture, and cultural studies. He is a former chairperson of the Advanced Placement Development Committee for Spanish Language and Literature from the College Board.

Statement

"As a professor, I believe in using an activist approach in the areas of language, literature, and fine arts. Specifically, when teaching languages and literature I tend to adopt an inductive, rather than a grammar-based and deductive style of instructional delivery. I have found that this method encourages students to actively participate in the classroom. As part of my teaching, I use computer-based and audio-visual techniques. When teaching visual arts, I encourage students to discover and experience first hand the joys of artistic expression. I am flexible when teaching both languages and arts so that I meet the Departments' needs, as well as the students' by offering the highest quality of instruction possible. Regarding my administrative outlook, I believe in working as a team member and in serving both faculty and students in order to further the goals of the institution and the educational process."

Lawrence University Spanish Department Web Site

Contact: faresg@lawrence.edu
(920) 832-6691