Newcastle University

Introduction

I joined the School of Historical Studies in 2005 on a 20% contract, which was increased to 50% in 2007. I have never allowed the fact that I work part-time adversely to affect my research, my colleagues, nor my students.

Background

After working in various universities, I joined the School of Historical Studies in September 2005 as a lecturer in American history (20% post). I am currently employed on a 50% contract. 

Roles and Responsibilities

Module leader for History of the Americas first year module (2008-09)
Admissions tutor (2008)
Module leader for Pre-Columbian and Spanish America second year module
Module leader for Post-Revolutionary Mexico, third year special subject
Supervisions for writing history, third year dissertation

Qualifications

PhD History (University of Warwick, 2001)
M.A. by research, distinction, History (University of Warwick, 1995)
B.A. Hons., Class one in Comparative American Studies (University of Warwick, 1993)

Previous Positions

January 2004-2006 Research Associate, Department of Hispanic and Latin American Studies, University of Nottingham.

October 2001-December 2003 Research Associate, Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies, University of Manchester

1997-2002 Visiting Scholar, Centre of Latin American Studies, University of Cambridge

1996-2001 Lecturer, Dept. of History, University of Warwick (part-time)

Memberships

Society of Latin American Studies.
Associate of the Centre of Latin American Studies, Cambridge.

Languages

English and Spanish

Research Interests

Mexican history, especially 20th century Mexican political and cultural history; Mexican intellectuals; the 1968 Mexican Student Movement; the 1994 Zapatista rebellion

Other Expertise

Independence of Spanish America, particularly the roles of women in the wars of independence (1808-1826).

Current Work

I have constructed an annotated database of women involved in the independence of Latin America (c1790-1850) as part of an AHRC-funded prject at the University of Nottingham. This is now fully accessible via its website. www.genderlatam.org.uk

I have recently co-authored a book tracing the politics of sport in Mexico, with a specific focus on the political and social implications of Mexico City's hosting of the 1968 Olympic Games and 1970 Football World Cup.

Projects

• The Society of Latin American Studies - Annual Conference April 2007
  Project Leader(s): Dr Keith Brewster and Dr Claire Brewster

Undergraduate Teaching

I thoroughly enjoy teaching and it is my aim to spread my love of a wonderful continent and its people through my modules. Students are encouraged to provide feedback and I incorporate serious suggestions whenever possible. I am happy to supervise undergraduate dissertations on any aspect of Latin American history, culture, and politics.

HIS1046 History of the Americas
HIS2085 Pre-Columbian and Spanish America
HIS3085 Post-Revolutionary Mexico: From Zapata to the Zapatistas
HIS3010 Writing History

Postgraduate Teaching

PhD
I welcome applications for study in 20th century Mexican history, culture and politics.
MA
I am happy to supervise MA dissertations on any aspect of Latin American history, politics and culture.
MA in American History - Contribution to core module
MA in American History - Dissertation supervisor

• Brewster C. Changing Impressions of Mexico for the 1968 Games. In: Brewster, K., ed. Reflections on Mexico '68. Chichester, UK: Wiley-Blackwell, 2010, pp. chapter 2.
• Brewster C. Responding to Crisis in Contemporary Mexico : The Political Writings of Paz, Fuentes, Monsiváis and Poniatowska. Tucson:University of Arizona Press,2005.
• Brewster C, Brewster K. Representing the Nation: Sport and Spectacle in Post-Revolutionary Mexico. London and New York: Routledge, 2010.
• Davies C, Brewster C, Owen H. South American Independence: Gender, Politics, Text. Liverpool, UK:Liverpool University Press,2006.
• Brewster C. Mexico 1968: A Crisis of National Identity. In: Cornils, I; Waters, S, ed. Memories of 1968: International Perspectives. Oxford: Peter Lang, 2010, pp. 149-178.
• Brewster C. Changing Impressions of Mexico for the 1968 Games. In: Brewster, K, ed. Reflections on Mexico '68. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell, 2010, pp. 23-45.
• Brewster C. Women and the Spanish-American Wars of Independence: an Overview. Feminist Review 2005, 79(1), 20-35.
• Brewster C. Elena Poniatowska. The Literary Dictionary Company Limited, 2009. Available at: http://www.litencyc.com/php/speople.php?rec=true&UID=12650.
• Brewster C, Brewster K. Ethereal Allies: Spiritism and the Revolutionary Struggle. In: Butler, M, ed. Faith and Impiety in Revolutionary Mexico. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007, pp. 93-109.
• Brewster C. Gendering Latin American Independence: Database and Image Bank. Hispanic Research Journal 2006,7 1 85-93.
• Brewster K, Brewster C. Mexico City 1968 : Sombreros and Skyscrapers. In:Tomlinson, A., Young, C., ed. National Identity and Global Sports Events : Culture, Politics, and Spectacle in the Olympics and Football World Cup.New York:State University of New York Press,2006, pp. 99-116.
• Brewster C. Gendering Latin American Independence. Department of Hispanic and Latin American Studies, University of Nottingham, 2003. Available at: http://www.genderlatam.org.uk.
• Brewster C. The Student Movement of 1968 and the Mexican Press: The Cases of Excélsior and Siempre!. Bulletin of Latin American Studies 2002, 21(2), 171-190.