María Sáiz Angulo

María Sáiz Angulo serves as Lecturer in Spanish and Portuguese at Princeton University, bringing over twenty years of teaching experience across U.S. secondary and college levels. Her academic foundation spans three continents, reflecting deep expertise in Spanish linguistic and literary traditions.

Her educational trajectory features:

• Ph.D. in Spanish Literature from University of Colorado at Boulder
• M.A. in Spanish Literature and Linguistics from Western Michigan University
• Licenciatura (B.A. equivalent) in English Philology from University of Valladolid, Spain

Research centers on twentieth-century Spanish literary production between 1880-1936, with specialized investigations into Miguel de Unamuno's travel writing. Her scholarship examines narrative structures, poetic forms, and dramatic innovations during Spain's transformative cultural period, highlighting intersections between literary expression and sociohistorical contexts. This work establishes critical frameworks for understanding modern Iberian literary movements.

Professional engagement extends beyond campus through leadership in community literacy initiatives and immigrant advocacy. Her dual commitment to academic rigor and social impact defines her pedagogical philosophy.