Spanish and Latin American Studies

Our Research

Spanish and Latin American Studies are centred on staff research interests and are integrated across research centres.

We are interested in hearing from students wishing to undertake postgraduate level work on Spanish and Latin American Studies at the doctoral level. Please contact one of the supervisors below if you are thinking about applying for a PhD in their subject area.

Supervisors

Professor Patience Schell (Head of Research Area)

Cultural and social history of Latin America, especially in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries; gender, including women’s history and masculinity; history of science, eugenics, exploration and museums; history of education (widely understood); the history of friendship and other ties that bind.

Dr Jesse Barker

Contemporary Spanish film, literature and culture. Affect theory; identity, individualism and intersubjectivity; gender and masculinity.

Dr María Sánchez

Translation studies; literary translation; interpreting studies; audiovisual translation; translator and interpreter training.

Dr Trevor Stack

Latin America, especially Mexico, and California; historical knowledge and citizenship; rule of law and citizenship beyond the state; governance of the informal and illegal; religion and the state; political community.

Interdisciplinary Research

We welcome interdisciplinary research projects involving more than one Department, and staff have experience in interdisciplinary research.

Research Interests

Entry Requirements

Careers

Postgraduate degrees in Spanish and Latin American Studies prepare students for degrees in the civil service, international organisations, industry, academic administration or the media. They can also prepare students for careers in University teaching and research in this country or abroad (recent doctoral graduates have been appointed to lectureships in London, Lancaster and Sheffield).

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