PhD in Spanish Literature and Culture in Tempe United States | Arizona State University

Gain in-depth expertise in Peninsular, Latin American, and Mexican American literary works and cultural expressions. Through coursework and guidance from distinguished faculty, you'll build comprehensive understanding of genres, historical periods, and academic research methodologies. Our PhD program in Spanish literature and culture offers maximum flexibility, allowing you to create a personalized study plan with your advisor's support to develop broad competencies.

Graduate-level literature and cultural studies courses examine text creation, circulation, and interpretation across various media (including photographs, films, and visual narratives), analyzing their linguistic, rhetorical, and literary features while emphasizing theoretical frameworks and aesthetic principles. Numerous courses investigate critical topics such as gender, social class, racial identity, globalization, ecological humanities, disability studies, posthumanism, and digital humanities.