María Di Muro-Pellegrino
Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, Venezuela
María Di Muro Pellegrino (1995). Doctoral candidate in Philosophy and researcher at the Institute for Humanities Studies; professor in the Department of Literature and in the Master’s Program in Philosophy at the Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (Caracas, Venezuela). My areas of work are Greco-Roman literature and digital culture, focusing on video games and the heritage of the classics.
“La experiencia del COIL me ha permitido comprender que mi compromiso como profesora, investigadora y ciudadana va más allá de mi salón de clases y se expande a otras latitudes, compartiendo inquietudes comunes.”
“The COIL experience has allowed me to understand that my commitment as a professor, researcher, and citizen extends beyond my classroom and expands to other latitudes, where I share common concerns.”
Project Information
Partner Institution: University of Central Arkansas (United States), Farmingdale State College (United States)
Partner Name: Taine Duncan (University of Central Arkansas), Chiara De Santi (Farmingdale State College)
Length of Collaboration: 4 semesters
Project Summary: En las tres experiencias que he tenido trabajando con la profesora Duncan, de la University of Central Arkansas, hemos abordado el problema del cuerpo, de lo femenino, la diversidad cultural, el problema de las microagresiones, así como también la importancia de la pluralidad para la construcción de sociedades democráticas, tanto en Venezuela como en los Estados Unidos. Actualmente estoy trabajando con la profesora Chiara De Santi, de Farmingdale State College. En particular, estamos abordando el problema de la migración en el cine italiano y la construcción arquetipal del viaje del héroe. Dejo un enlace de evidencia a los respectivos tableros de trabajo en Padlet.
Across three collaborative experiences with Professor Duncan (University of Central Arkansas), we addressed issues concerning the body, femininity, cultural diversity, and microaggressions. We also explored the significance of plurality for the construction of democratic societies in both Venezuela and the United States. I am currently working with Professor Chiara De Santi (Farmingdale State College) on the issue of migration in Italian cinema and the archetypal construction of the hero’s journey. Our students are analyzing video games and movies. Evidence of each collaborative work can be found here.