PhD in Spanish in Boulder United States | University of Colorado Boulder

Standing out from other academic departments nationwide, CU-Boulder's Spanish and Portuguese Department provides a distinctive Ph.D. in Spanish featuring three specialized tracks: Medieval and Early Modern Hispanic Literatures, Peninsular Literature, and Latin American Literature. This doctoral program delivers an intellectually challenging yet adaptable curriculum aimed at enhancing students' understanding of Iberian and Latin American literary traditions and cultural contexts. Our professors maintain active research agendas across diverse subjects spanning the entire spectrum of Peninsular and Latin American studies - from women's leadership in medieval Spain to outlaw culture in Latin American history, ranging from Cervantes' masterpieces to modern writers such as Roberto Bolaño. CU-Boulder fosters close mentorship between faculty and students, actively supporting individual scholarly pursuits.