Joshua Goode

Joshua Goode is a Professor of Cultural Studies and History at Claremont Graduate University (CGU), where he integrates interdisciplinary approaches to explore modern Spain, European history, racial thought, and memory studies. His academic work bridges history and cultural theory, with a focus on museums, commemoration, and human rights.

• PhD, History – UCLA
• MA, History – UCLA
• BA, History – Wesleyan University

Goode's research centers on Modern Spain, 19th- and 20th-century Europe, genocide and racial ideology, and cultural memory. He examines how race, crime, and national identity intersect historically, particularly in Spanish society. His work also explores museum practices and the politics of commemoration, contributing to broader dialogues on trauma and historical justice.

His recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with racial discourse in Spain, decolonization narratives, and contemporary immigration attitudes. Themes of convivencia, racial mixture, and social tolerance recur across his scholarship, illustrating a deep commitment to understanding historical legacies in modern contexts.

Notable scientific awards include:

• Fulbright Fellowship (1995–1996)
• Fletcher Jones Faculty Research Award (2012–2014)
• Multiple grants from UCLA (1993–1994, 1997, 1998–1999)

Goode has taught at UCLA, Loyola Marymount University, Occidental College, and the Colburn Conservatory of Music. He leads a unique international transdisciplinary course with Bath Spa University, facilitating immersive historical study in Los Angeles and Bath, England, fostering cross-cultural academic exchange. He has also received research support for his work on Spanish racial thought and commemorative practices.

He is actively involved in curriculum development, teaching courses such as Introduction to Museum Studies, Human Rights & Genocide in Modern European History, and Remembering Trauma: Museums, Memory, & Commemoration, reflecting his interdisciplinary expertise.