Programs

Graduate Program

Mission Statement
In the context of the Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures, the graduate programs in Spanish and Portuguese promote the study of the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking worlds, while upholding a deep commitment to fostering cultural and intellectual diversity. Within broad course offerings leading to M.A. and PhD degrees, students are encouraged to pursue their particular interests under the guidance of a diverse and dedicated faculty.

Undergraduate Program

Spanish and Portuguese combines strong academic programs with personalized advising to attract a rapidly growing number of majors and minors. Besides offering an array of language, literature, and culture courses, the department hosts numerous activities for its majors throughout the year. The department offers a summer program in Salamanca, Spain; a spring semester program in Oviedo, Spain; a fall semester program in Granada, Spain; and a January program in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Since 2005, the Institut Ramon Llull has sponsored Catalan language and cultural coursework offerings through the Spanish & Portuguese Department.