Dr. Joseph Miranda

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joseph Miranda is an Assistant Professor of English at Yale University, where he specializes in Latinx literature and queer color critique. He earned his Ph.D. from Cornell University in 2023 and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from George Washington University, completed in 2014. Miranda’s research focuses on the intersections of aesthetics, law, and political theory in Latinx literary forms, particularly examining how legal narratives shape the racialization of Latinos in the United States. His current book project, 'Mourn Fiction: Latinidad Law Underdevelopment,' delves into the implications of the Insular Cases and their influence on Latino literature, exploring how these Supreme Court decisions impact narratives of sovereignty and freedom. Miranda's scholarship has been recognized with various awards, including the Ford Foundation fellowship and honors from MELUS and the Modern Language Association. His work has been published in notable journals, including MELUS and American Literature, contributing significant insights into the evolving discourse around Latinx identity and storytelling.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-08-01 — Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Teaching and researching Latinx literature and related fields.

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.