Gabriel L.

Aguilar 1
6802 UTSA BLVD Apt 7203 San Antonio, TX. 78249 (956) 545-8519 glaguilar96@gmail.com

Interests in the Discipline of Rhetoric and English: Feminist Borderlands Studies, Critical
Feminist Theory, LGBT Studies, Gender Studies, Race Studies, and Latina/o American Studies

EDUCATION
B.A in Professional Writing (Exp. May 2018)
The University of Texas at San Antonio

Publications

Harriett Romo and Gabriel Aguilar; Extended Borders and Cultural Citizenship
Bridging Cultures: Reflections on the Cultural Heritage of the Borderlands. Co. eds. William Dupont & Harriett
Romo (College Station: Texas A&M Press, forthcoming).
Research with Dr. Harriett Romo on border culture in San Antonio for the book Bridging Cultures. Collection of
data included primary and secondary sources and field research.

Research

Este Mundo es un Bola, y Nosotros un Balon (Manuscript) Fall 2017-Current

University of Texas at San Antonio
Research on the rhetorical history of the loteria. Specifically looked into how the card el mundo can represent the idea
macho, one who is strong, unapologetic, and refuses to ask for help. Mexican-American men who try to mirror el
mundo can find themselves alone and in emotional turmoil.

Undergraduate Research Assistant Summer 2017

UTSA Mexico Center
Undergraduate research assistant to Dr. Harriett Romo, UTSA. Researched the livelihood and culture of border cities
to prove that San Antonio is an extension of the U.S.-Mexico borderlands. The researched is to be published in
Extended Borders and Cultural Citizenship (to be published by Texas A&M Press).

Archival Research (Llilas Benson Library) Summer 2017

Rare Books and Manuscripts at the University of Texas at Austin
Archival research assistant to Dr. K. Walker. Research conducted was on Eleuterio Escobar and his association with
racism in San Antonio government policies.

Mi Vieja, Mi Hija, and Mi Puta (Manuscript) Fall 2016-Current

University of Texas at San Antonio
Research on border machismo rhetoric and the role of border machismo rhetoric in creating three female roles in
border cities: the vieja, the hija, and the puta.

Archival Research (Laredo Public Library) Fall 2016

Special collections at the Laredo Public Library
Independent research over the history of religion, performance, and patriarchal practices in border cities. Research
conducted was the for the Mi Vieja project. Head librarian of the special collections gave sources on the history of
Laredo and the citys association with Mexican-American culture. Contact with the head librarian is available in the
case future research is needed to be done at the Laredo Public Library: Special Collections.

Coursework in Rhetoric & Professional Writing

Public Rhetorics (Graduate Course) Spring 2018
Dr. C. Colombini
Studies on the rhetorics of public protest.

History of Rhetoric (Graduate Course) (A+) Fall 2017 (Current)

Dr. K. Walker
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Survey of the development of rhetorical theory, with emphasis on how present composition theory and practice reflect
earlier traditions. Continued research on female roles in border cities.

Advanced Professional Writing (A) Fall 2017 (Current)

Dr. C. Colombini
Coursework focuses on perfecting a graduate portfolio for a graduate program in rhetoric. The work in the portfolio
includes making sure writing samples, personal statements, and CV reflect students ability to research in the field of
rhetoric. Continued research on female roles in border cities also done.

Independent Study on Graduate Level Rhetorical Studies (A+) Summer 2017

Dr. K. Walker
Guided readings on machismo rhetoric and how machismo rhetoric influences borderlands rhetoric. Curriculum also
focused on preparation for a graduate program in rhetoric. Preparing writing samples and personal statements for
graduate school applications also in course syllabus.

Rhetorical Networking: Theory, Method & Practice (Graduate Course) (A+) Spring 2017
Dr. K. Walker
Research and readings on the theory, method, and practice of rhetorical theory. Course readings were on some of the
leading scholars in rhetorical theory and praxis. Research project on border machismo rhetoric and how border
machismo rhetoric creates three female roles for women in border cities: the vieja, the hija, and the puta was the final
paper.

Specialized Professional Writing (A-) Fall 2016

Dr. K. Walker
Research in digital rhetorics. Coursework covered how digital media can cause outrage in a public sphere. Projects
challenged students risk communication ability when digital media causes outrage in a public sphere. Final project
was a research paper transnational rhetorics and how digital media can cause outrage overseas.

Awards and Honors

Ohio State University GPS Attendee (by competition) October 29th-31st, 2017

UTSA Educational Research Training Program (by competition) Fall 2017-Summer 2018

UTSA Mellon Humanities Pathways Fellowship (by competition) Fall 2016-Summer 2017

Teaching Experience

Supplemental Instruction Spring 2016-Present

The University of Texas at San Antonio

English and Writing Teacher Position Summer 2015

Golden Oriental. Beijing, China

Language Skills

Spanish
70% Proficiency
Much of the research listed required translation from Spanish to English and an exceptional
understanding of colloquial and conversational Spanish.
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References
Dr. Kenneth Walker Assistant Professor, English Department of English University of Texas at San Antonio
(305) 204-8848 kenneth.walker@utsa.edu
Dr. Harriet Romo Professor, Sociology Director, Child & Adolescent Policy Research Institute Director, UTSA
Mexico Center Department of Sociology University of Texas at San Antonio (210) 458-2849
harriett.romo@utsa.edu
Dr. Crystal Colombini Assistant Professor, English English Honors Coordinator Department of English
University of Texas at San Antonio (210) 458-5366 crystal.colombini@utsa.edu
Olivia Mogollon Program Coordinator, UTSA Mexico Center University of Texas at San Antonio (210) 458-
2923 olivia.mogollon@utsa.edu
Sophia Ortiz Program Coordinator, UTSA Mexico Center University of Texas at San Antonio (210) 458-2692
Sophia.ortiz@utsa.edu
Dr. Arturo Sotomayor Associate Professor, Political Science Department of Political Science and Geography
University of Texas at San Antonio (210) 458-7739 arturo.sotomayor@utsa.edu
Zhang Huan (Alex) Program Coordinator, Golden Oriental Beijing, China 1(851) 875-9087
1039106389@qq.com Skype: live:susan824607