Iván Reyna

Iván Reyna is an Associate Professor of Spanish at the University of Missouri, affiliated with the College of Arts & Science. Holding a PhD from the University of California-Berkeley (2005) and a Juris Doctor from Universidad San Martín de Porres-Lima, Perú (1987), he specializes in Colonial Spanish American Literature and Andean cultural studies.

• Education:
  • PhD, University of California-Berkeley, 2005
  • J.D., Universidad San Martín de Porres-Lima, Perú, 1987

His research focuses on colonial historiography, Andean identity formation, and the cultural impact of Spanish conquest narratives. His work bridges literary analysis with historical and philosophical inquiry, particularly examining texts from the 16th to 21st centuries.

Recent publications analyze Vera Cruz accounts, criollo sentiment in colonial letters, and the ethical dimensions of conquest documentation. Articles span topics from Garcilaso de la Vega's ideological conflicts to modern interpretations of Cajamarca's historical significance.

Iván Reyna teaches a wide range of courses, including Colonial Spanish American Literature, Andean Literature and Culture, and surveys of Spanish American literature. He also instructs intermediate and advanced Spanish language courses.