Juan M. Godoy

Juan M. Godoy is a Professor at San Diego State University, specializing in Spanish Literature and Comparative Literature. He earned his Licenciado in Hispanic Philology from Universidad Central de Barcelona (1982), an M.A. in Spanish Literature from the University of California, Riverside (1987), and a Ph.D. in Spanish Literature from the University of California, Berkeley (1993). His academic journey includes teaching roles at high schools and colleges in Spain, Graduate Student Instructor positions at UC Riverside and UC Berkeley, and a tenure as Assistant Professor at Connecticut College (1994–99).

• Education:
  • Licenciado, Hispanic Philology, Universidad Central de Barcelona (1982)
  • M.A., Spanish Literature, UC Riverside (1987)
  • Ph.D., Spanish Literature, UC Berkeley (1993)

His research focuses on twentieth-century Spanish poetry, particularly the works of Luis Antonio de Villena and the intersection of Platonic philosophy with corporeal representation in literature. He has authored a book on Villena’s poetry and two seminal articles on Spanish literary history and theoretical frameworks.

Recent publications highlight trends in theater studies, poetic theory, and comparative analysis. His work bridges historical Spanish literature with philosophical interpretations.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Outstanding Teaching Award, UC Riverside
  • Outstanding Teaching Award, UC Berkeley
  • Fellowship, UC Riverside
  • Fellowship, UC Berkeley

Juan’s career spans teaching, literary scholarship, and ongoing research into Spanish and Catalan poetry traditions. He maintains active academic engagement at SDSU and through publications in his field.