Dr. Sarah Quesada

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sarah M. Quesada is a comparatist and Associate Professor in the Department of Romance Studies at Duke University. She specializes in Latinx American literature, Francophone North West African literature, and Lusophone Africa, with research interests extending to Atlantic studies, postcolonial and decolonial studies, and oral histories of the Global South. Her scholarly work focuses on heritage tourism and the intersectionality of literature from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa, highlighting the complexities of identity and cultural narratives within these regions. Quesada has contributed to numerous publications that explore the themes of race, ethnicity, and internationalism in Caribbean and Latinx literatures. She has been recognized for her work in advancing critical discussions around diverse literary traditions and cultural histories, fostering a deeper understanding of the connections between these distinct yet intertwined worlds.

Research Interests

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)