Dr. Mina Garcia
Research/Creative Interests
Early Modern Spanish Literature; Transatlantic issues in literature; Role of theater in the expansion of the Spanish empire; Representation of Other in Early Modern Spain; Theater and Performance Studies; Latin American colonial culture and literature; Comparative literature; Idolatry in colonial Latin America; Representations of witchcraft and sorcery in literature.
What types of “data” do you commonly use?
Primary texts, secondary sources, theoretical frameworks, historical contexts and interdisciplinary analysis, databases and archives.
What types of collaborations are you open to?
Interdisciplinary, with other faculty, staff and students.
Student Qualifications
- I am particularly interested in mentoring any students interested in literature and cultural studies, Spain, in particular, marginalized populations in Early Modern Spain