UCLA PhD CalArts Faculty - Literature, Writing, and Philosophy

Daniel S.

I am a PhD from UCLA in Comparative Literature, and a BA from Cornell University. I have taught for over ten years at the university level at UCLA , CSUSB, CSULB, and CalArts as a primary instructor, and presently am faculty at the Critical Studies dept in the California Institute of the Arts, Art and Design at California State University San Bernardino, and Critical Philosophy at The New Center for Research and Practice. I am fully bilingual in Spanish and English, with years of experience tutoring at the high school and university levels in writing, classics, literature, political theory, art history, Latin American studies, and philosophy.

I believe that a good teacher must not only be knowledgeable but also capable of effectively communicating with their students. This requires patience and clarity of expression, so students don't feel intimidated by encountering new ideas or acquiring new skills. Learning should be an inviting, rewarding experience, but I know writing can be a daunting task for young students as they develop critical thinking skills. I am more than happy to answer any questions you might have.

I am also the author of two books: Universality and Utopia: The 20th Century Peruvian Indigenista Tradition (2023, Anthem Press), and Structure and Thought (2024, Northwestern University Press). Currently writing my third book!

I was born in Virginia, and raised in Lima, Peru. I am a very approachable person, so don't hesitate to drop a word!