Patricia Fitzpatrick

Patricia Fitzpatrick is an Associate Professor at SUNY New Paltz, holding roles in three departments: Languages, Literatures & Cultures; Latin American and Caribbean Studies; and serving as Interim Chair of Theatre Arts. She joined SUNY New Paltz in 2007 after teaching at the University of Miami and Florida International University, with prior experience as a secondary-level Spanish teacher, department chair, and language instructor in Spain. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. from Florida International University, an M.A. from New York University in Spain, and a B.A. from SUNY Albany.

Her teaching focuses on Spanish language, literature, cultures, and film, including seminar courses on 20th-21st century Peninsular literature/film and Transatlantic Studies. Research interests encompass the Spanish Avant-Garde, contemporary Peninsular poetry/theatre, mystic poetry, poetry/theatre in translation, and Spain-Latin America cultural ties. She has published a monograph and scholarly articles on Federico García Lorca’s late works, poets Ernestina de Champourcin and Antonio Gamoneda, and media portrayals of Dominican immigrants in Spain.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, though her extensive publications highlight scholarly contributions. Advising and grants details are not detailed in the provided text. She is involved in interdisciplinary work across departments and has held administrative roles including department chair positions.