Manuela Borzone

Manuela Borzone serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Spanish and French Studies at Occidental College, appointed in 2025. Her academic foundation spans multiple international institutions with expertise in Romance language disciplines.

Educational background:

• B.A. from Universidad de Málaga
• M.A. from Nottingham University
• M.A. and Ph.D. from University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Her research centers on Romance Languages with deep specialization in Spanish and French literary traditions, linguistic structures, and cultural production. She examines identity formation, historical narratives, and sociolinguistic dynamics across Hispanic and Francophone contexts, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to language and cultural expression.

While specific advising roles remain unlisted in available materials, her position indicates active mentorship within Occidental College's language programs. The institution's public commitments to diversity and academic excellence frame her scholarly environment.

Departmental work occurs within Occidental College's broader humanities framework, supported by campus-wide resources including the Anderson Center for interdisciplinary research and global engagement initiatives.