William Arighi | Springfield College

William Arighi

William Arighi

Associate Professor of World Literature
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  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 2015
  • Master of Arts, San Francisco State University, 2007
  • Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Santa Cruz, 2004

Will Arighi researches literary culture and aesthetic philosophy in colonial and postcolonial territories, particularly in Latin America and Southeast Asia. Secondary areas of interest are speculative fiction and the literary cultures of refugees. Professor Arighi has published, or is in the process of publishing, in numerous journals and collections, including Hispanic Review, Comparative Literature Studies, MELUS: Multi-Ethnic Literature of the Americas, and collections from Brill, MLA, and the Vibal Foundation.

Research Interests
  • Southeast Asian Literature
  • Latin American Literature
  • Refugee and Migration Studies
Courses Taught
  • College Writing
  • World Literature
  • Latinx Literature
  • Science Fiction