Michelle McGowan

Michelle McGowan, Ph.D., is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish at Albright College. She holds a Ph.D. in Spanish literature from Penn State University. Her research focuses on post-dictatorial literature from the Southern Cone and Spain since 2000. McGowan has taught Spanish at all levels, including language courses and advanced literature and composition. She emphasizes cultural immersion, having studied abroad in Granada, Spain, and advocates for language learning as a gateway to understanding diverse cultures.

Education: Ph.D. in Spanish Literature, Penn State University.

Research Interests: Post-dictatorial narratives, cultural studies, and the intersection of literature with historical and political contexts. She integrates travel and experiential learning into her pedagogy.

Outside academia, McGowan enjoys running, reading contemporary novels, and spending time with her retriever mix, Evie.