Dr. Sophia Enriquez

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sophia M. Enriquez works at the intersections of Latino Appalachian music, migration, and regional culture. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Music at Duke University, having also received a secondary appointment as an Assistant Professor in Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies. Sophia earned her PhD in ethnomusicology from The Ohio State University, where she also obtained graduate certificates in Folklore. Her teaching focuses on the Program in Latino/a Studies in the Global South, emphasizing the community and belonging within music education. She has engaged in research highlighting the cultural dynamics within bluegrass music and its educational implications. Additionally, she has contributed to various scholarly and artistic works, including a recent project examining the narratives surrounding the Appalachian region and its diverse populations.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-08-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaches courses in the Program in Latino/a Studies in the Global South and conducts research on the intersections of music, culture, and identity.

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
Application Checklist
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  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($95)
  • Video Introduction
Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)