Dr. Stephen Henighan

Professor

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Biography

Stephen Henighan is a professor in the College of Arts at the University of Guelph, where he also serves as an academic advisor in the Department of Spanish and Hispanic Studies. He specializes in 20th and 21st century Spanish American fiction, Lusophone African literature, and the themes of masculinities and nationhood in literature from Spanish America. Henighan’s research interests include comparative post-revolutionary literature, with a focus on countries such as Nicaragua, Angola, and Mozambique. He has authored several books, including 'World Toronto' and 'Human Environmental Justice Guatemala.' His recent contributions to the field explore themes of national identity and literary representation. Henighan has published numerous journal articles and participated in various literary anthologies, where he examines the intersections of culture and literature across different contexts. Additionally, he has worked on translations of works from Romanian and Portuguese to English, contributing to a broader understanding of global literature.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).