Margherita Tortora
About Margherita Tortora
Margherita Tortora is a Senior Lector II in Spanish and Latin American Studies at Yale University, where she has worked since 1993. She is also the founder and director of a grassroots film festival that highlights creative works from Latin America, Spain, and Portugal.
Work at Yale University
Margherita Tortora has been serving as a Senior Lector II in Spanish and Latin American Studies at Yale University since 1993. With over 31 years of experience in this role, she teaches courses focused on Latin American cinema and the Spanish language. Tortora is also responsible for running a summer program in Advanced Spanish and Andean Cultures in Quito, Ecuador, further enriching the academic offerings in her department.
Education and Expertise
Margherita Tortora holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics from Smith College, where she studied from 1973 to 1977. She furthered her education at the University of Texas at Austin, earning a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Spanish and Latin American Language and Literatures. Additionally, she completed doctoral courses in Spanish and Latin American Literatures at Princeton University from 1980 to 1982.
Background
Tortora has dedicated her career to the field of Spanish and Latin American studies, combining her academic background with practical teaching experience. Her work at Yale University has allowed her to engage with a diverse student body and contribute to the understanding of Latin American cultures through language and cinema.
Achievements in Film Festival Direction
As the founder and director of a grassroots film festival, Margherita Tortora has created a platform that is free and open to the public. This festival showcases creative works from Latin America, Spain, Portugal, and addresses Latino concerns in the United States. The festival aims to combat stereotypes and provide educational opportunities through thought-provoking films.