Benjamin Garcia Egea

Benjamin Garcia Egea is a Senior Lecturer of Spanish in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of South Carolina, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. He coordinates SPAN 209/210 Intermediate Spanish courses and teaches language courses at 100-300 levels. His research focuses on 19th-century Spanish feminist writers, particularly the role of periodicals in advancing women's rights.

• Education: Ph.D. in Spanish (2014-2018), University of South Carolina
• Certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies (2014-2016)
• M.A. in Spanish with TESOL minor (West Virginia University, 2008-2010)
• Bachelor’s/M.A. in English (University of Murcia, 2003-2008)

His doctoral dissertation, “Estrategias feministas y el avance de la mujer en la España del siglo XIX: Prensa y librepensamiento”, examines works by Cándida Sanz, Rita Arañó, and Isabel Peña, highlighting their contributions to secular education and gender equality through press activism. He has taught at three universities, including roles at West Virginia University (2008-2010) and Marshall University (2010-2014).

Awarded the Erasmus Scholarship for study abroad (2005-2006), his work emphasizes marginalized voices in Spanish literary history. He currently oversees curriculum materials for intermediate Spanish courses across the university.