Detail, inside the Biblioteca Vasconcelos in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo: Vincent St. Thomas

Department of Spanish & Portuguese Studies

We investigate and teach the cultures of the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking worlds. By engaging the expressions of diverse communities, students gain linguistic, cultural, and analytical abilities that prepare them for many careers.

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Assistant Professor Osiris Aníbal Gómez and PhD candidate Olga Salazar Pozos created an arts workshop to collaborate with vulnerable women and tell their stories.

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Natalie is the newest addition to the Department of Spanish & Portuguese Studies as an Academic Advisor.

Professors Ana Forcinito, Daniel Philippon, and Jane Sumner

2022 Motley Teaching Award Recipients

Congratulations to Ana Forcinito (Spanish and Portuguese studies), Daniel Philippon (English), and Jane Sumner (political science), CLA's Motley Teaching Award Winners

Lauren Foley

How Lauren Foley was prepared for a career with guidance from the College of Liberal Arts.