Latin American History
Brazilian history especially the Getulio Vargas era; aural history (history through music and popular culture) in Latin America, the Caribbean, Lusophone (Portuguese speaking) Africa and East Timor; and international relations in particular United States foreign policy in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Faculty Research Focus
- Brazilian history
- United States foreign policy in Latin America and the Caribbean
- Contemporary Cuban literature
Research Interests
The Faculty will consider any research topic that interests potential PhD students; however, students will benefit from researching in areas that align with the Faculty’s strengths. Please contact the Faculty to discuss your PhD topic.
Alternatively you may contact one of our academics below to discuss your area of interest.
- Contemporary Cuba - Dr Carlos Uxo Gonzalez
- Cuban literature - Dr Carlos Uxo Gonzalez
- Indigenous history - Dr Claudia Haake
- Latin American history - Dr Ralph Newmark
- Mexico and Guatemala - Dr Claudia Haake
- Representation of black characters in literature - Dr Carlos Uxo Gonzalez
- United States foreign policy in Latin America and the Caribbean - Dr Ralph Newmark
