PhD in Spanish - Studies in Performance and Practice 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 scholarly productivity within our discipline. Our curriculum provides thorough education in Iberian and Latin American - including Portuguese and Brazilian - Literatures and Cultures, along with Hispanic Linguistics. Faculty members emphasize integrating innovative theoretical approaches and interdisciplinary methodologies while maintaining focus on national literary traditions. Doctoral candidates complete coursework covering Spanish language history and literary/linguistic studies, plus demonstrate proficiency in two non-Spanish foreign languages.

The DE in Studies in Performance and Practice offers a framework for critically examining communication practices across diverse domains, including cinema, theater, athletics, religion, and daily interactions. This inherently interdisciplinary DE fosters collaboration and engages with emerging communication technologies. The program equips students with analytical tools for examining both theoretical concepts and practical applications.