Maria Fanjul-Fanjul

Maria Fanjul-Fanjul is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Humanities within the School of Arts & Humanities at Nottingham Trent University, where she serves as the Spanish Subject Leader and University Language Programme (ULP) Spanish Subject Co-ordinator. She teaches Spanish at multiple levels, including Accelerated Beginners and post-A-level modules.

Educational Background:

• MA in International Cultural Studies, Nottingham Trent University (1999)
• PhD, Nottingham Trent University (2010) – 'Daughter of Fortune: Isabel Allende's Popularity from a Readership Perspective'

Her research focuses on contemporary women's writing in Spain and Latin America, particularly the works of Isabel Allende. She explores themes such as cultural studies, reading groups, literary reception, and the transnational appeal of Hispanic literature. Her scholarly work contributes to understanding how readers engage with Latin American authors across cultural boundaries.

She has been actively involved in external academic service, having served as an External Examiner at Lincoln University (2012) and for the University Language Programme at Sheffield Hallam University (2004–2008). Opportunities for postgraduate research under her supervision are available through the NTU Graduate School in areas aligned with her expertise.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

Dr Fanjul-Fanjul advises postgraduate students and supports research in Hispanic cultural and literary studies. While no specific grants are mentioned, her coordination of the ULP Spanish program indicates leadership in language education initiatives. She plays a key role in shaping Spanish language curriculum and academic standards at NTU.

She is associated with the Department of Humanities research community within the School of Arts & Humanities, contributing to scholarly discourse on gender, literature, and cross-cultural reception. Her work bridges pedagogy and research in modern languages.