Rachel Bauer

Rachel Bauer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Rhodes College. Her academic focus lies in Early Modern Spanish Literature, with emphasis on narrative theory, Menippean satire, and the comic vision in Cervantes' works. She also explores themes like hybridity and cultural identity in literature.

• B.A., Spanish, Duquesne University
• M.A., Spanish Literature, Purdue University
• Ph.D., Spanish Literature, Vanderbilt University

Her research investigates the interplay of madness, laughter, and journey motifs in Don Quixote, spanning disciplines such as literary theory, postcolonial studies, and film analysis. She connects historical narrative traditions to contemporary cultural discourses.

Selected publications include works on Cervantes, hybridity, and sound symbolism in film, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches across Spanish literature, cultural studies, and media analysis.

As a faculty adviser for Rhodes Best Buddies, she contributes to student engagement initiatives. Her teaching includes Intermediate Spanish courses, where students have created video narratives showcasing their academic experiences.