PhD in Spanish - Critical Theory in Davis United States | University of California Davis

The Spanish graduate program ranks among the country's premier Spanish departments. Academic Analytics' annual survey currently places us first in research output within our discipline. Our curriculum provides thorough education in Iberian and Latin American studies - encompassing Portuguese and Brazilian - covering both literature and cultural studies, along with Hispanic linguistics. Faculty members embrace innovative theoretical approaches and interdisciplinary methodologies while maintaining focus on national literary traditions. Doctoral candidates complete coursework in Spanish language history and literary/linguistic studies, plus demonstrate proficiency in two non-Spanish foreign languages.

UC Davis' Critical Theory Designated Emphasis offers doctoral students dual benefits: engaging in cross-disciplinary seminars exploring critical thought from ancient to contemporary periods, while earning formal certification in critical theory alongside their degrees. Our diverse faculty, representing multiple humanities and social science departments, bring expertise spanning various historical eras and theoretical frameworks. These seminars create unique interdisciplinary forums where students and scholars examine foundational concepts underlying social, political, and cultural practices through comparative perspectives.