Jason E. Klodt

Jason E. Klodt serves as Associate Professor of Spanish and Associate Chair of Modern Languages at the University of Mississippi's College of Liberal Arts, specializing in Spanish literature, culture, and film with current research focused on contemporary Spanish cinema.

His academic credentials include:

• B.A. in Spanish and Education from Central College (1993)
• M.A. in Spanish Literature from Indiana State University (1995)
• Ph.D. in Spanish Cultural Studies from Michigan State University (2003)

Dr. Klodt's research centers on intersections of youth culture, urban environments, and identity in Spanish cinema and literature, particularly examining themes of exile, delinquency, and social critique through analyses of directors like Julio Medem and Icíar Bollaín and authors including Juan José Millás and Ray Loriga. His work bridges cinematic and literary studies to explore contemporary Spanish societal issues.

Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on late 20th/early 21st century Spanish cinema, with recurring motifs of urban dystopia, generational identity, and spatial politics across diverse filmic and literary texts.

Major recognitions include:

• Outstanding Teacher of the Year, College of Liberal Arts (2010)
• Teacher of the Year, Mississippi Humanities Council (2010)
• Summer Research Grants (2003, 2005, 2007)

He has secured multiple research grants supporting his cinematic scholarship while teaching advanced courses in Spanish literature and film that indicate active mentorship of graduate students despite no publicized advisee list.