Dr. Matías Spector

Instructor

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Biography

Matías Spector received his PhD in Romance Languages and Literatures from the University of Chicago in 2024. His dissertation examined the interaction between literature and surveillance mechanisms in early modern Spanish cities. His research interests include early modern Hispanic literature and culture, surveillance studies, urbanism, art history, and classical philosophy and literature. Matías has explored the relationship between literary works, crime, law, and the reception of classical literature and philosophy in various publications. He has forthcoming works in the Modern Language Review and Bulletin Comediantes, as well as contributions to the University of Toronto Press. His teaching has included courses on Spanish language and censorship in literature, showcasing his commitment to educating others in these rich fields of study.

Research Interests

Courses

Beginning Elementary Spanish Beginning Elementary Spanish III Language, History, Culture Censorship: View Literature Crime Fiction (17th-20th century)

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation (3)
  • Writing Sample
  • Application Fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy