Dr. Jacob Brown

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jacob C. Brown is an energetic and creative educator committed to social justice, community-building, and lifelong learning. At Northwestern University, he designs dynamic courses and lessons that engage current scholarship in language and critical pedagogy. His teaching philosophy emphasizes equity and antiracism, aiming to spark students' curiosity and enhance their critical thinking abilities. Jacob conducts research in teaching languages, literatures, and cultures, having presented at national conferences and contributed to esteemed publications such as ‘Hispania’ and ‘The Oxford Encyclopedia Latina Latino Literature.’ He is deeply invested in professional development and actively collaborates with colleagues to create engaging extracurricular activities within the Spanish and Portuguese Language Programs. Jacob holds a PhD from Vanderbilt University, where he defended his dissertation in 2022, and has won multiple teaching awards, including the E. Inman Fox Award for Excellence in Teaching. He enjoys mentoring students during office hours and teaching various Spanish courses.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Jacob C. Brown serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, focusing on culturally relevant pedagogy and student engagement.

Lecturer

— Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Began as a lecturer in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese before transitioning to Assistant Professor.

Awards

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E. Inman Fox Award for Excellence in Teaching

Courses

Spanish 121-1 Spanish 121-2 Spanish 115-2

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.