PhD in Spanish - Feminist Theory and Research in Davis United States | University of California Davis

Our Spanish graduate program ranks among the country's finest Spanish departments. The latest Academic Analytics report places us first in research output within our discipline. Students receive thorough instruction 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 must complete coursework in Spanish language history and literary/linguistic studies, plus demonstrate proficiency in two non-Spanish foreign languages.

The Feminist Theory and Research Designated Emphasis allows graduate students from related programs to enhance their doctoral studies with specialized feminist scholarship. Qualified candidates may enroll in these courses while maintaining satisfactory progress in their primary Ph.D. program. Successful completion of the emphasis requirements results in transcript notation and diploma recognition as "Special Emphasis in Feminist Theory and Research."