Emily DiFilippo

Emily DiFilippo serves as Associate Professor of Spanish at Loras College, with cross-appointment in Spanish Catholic Studies. She holds a Ph.D. in Spanish Literature and Culture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and integrates creative writing expertise from her Notre Dame MFA into interdisciplinary scholarship.

Education

• B.A. in Spanish, Washington University – St. Louis (2003)
• M.A. in Spanish, Washington University – St. Louis (2005)
• MFA in Creative Writing, University of Notre Dame (2010)
• Ph.D. in Spanish Literature and Culture, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2018)

Research Focus: Dr. DiFilippo critically examines disability representation, gender constructs, and LGBTQ+ narratives in contemporary Spanish literary and cinematic works. Her approach challenges normative cultural frameworks through intersectional analysis of identity formation, emphasizing how societal perceptions shape interpersonal dynamics. The creative writing background enriches her methodological perspective on narrative construction.

Scientific Awards

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Academic Engagement: Committed to pedagogical innovation, she designs curricula prompting students to deconstruct cultural assumptions about selfhood and community. While specific advisees and grant funding remain unlisted, her teaching philosophy actively cultivates critical consciousness regarding systemic biases in cultural production.

Research Infrastructure: No dedicated laboratories, research teams, or collaborative projects were referenced in the available documentation.