Department of Spanish & Portuguese
Experience a dynamic and comprehensive education in the languages, literatures, and cultures of the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world. Located near Washington, D.C., our program provides a unique opportunity to engage with diverse global cultures in our vibrant metropolitan area and pursue excellence in the production of new knowledge.
Undergraduate
Explore Spanish and Portuguese
Explore specialized courses in literature, culture, and professions like business, health, and law. Enhance your studies with a second major in fields such as international business or psychology, and combine language with careers in legal, health, and science sectors.
Graduate
M.A. & Ph.D. in Spanish Language & Literature
Graduates of the Spanish M.A. and Ph.D. programs are prepared to meet the demands of highly competitive positions in the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, Portugal, and Spain.
Go Beyond
Take Your Spanish Beyond the Classroom!
Explore the Spanish-speaking world through Study Abroad programs in Panama, Puerto Rico, Seville, Santiago de Compostela, Salamanca, Barcelona, and Argentina. With programs taught in both Spanish and English, students of all proficiency levels can discover new cultures and connect with local communities. Staying on campus? Practice Spanish at the Language House, or develop your writing at the Spanish Writing Center. Whether abroad or on campus, there are countless ways to connect, communicate, and grow through Spanish!
People
People
The Faculty of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese (SPAP) is committed to excellence in teaching and mentoring, along with the production of new knowledge that is the hallmark of a strong department.
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Speaker Series and Special Lectures
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese is proud to organize and host several important lecture series open to the university and the general public. Renowned intellectuals and professors from Latin America, Spain, and the American Academy have mentored many generations of our students.
Translation Services
Spanish and Portuguese Translation and Interpretation Services
Our services provide quality and reasonably priced English-Spanish/Portuguese or Spanish/Portuguese-English translations or interpretations to the University of Maryland and to other institutions, community organizations, and businesses in the Greater Washington DC area.
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The generous support of alumni and friends makes what we do in SPAP possible. Give today to fund real-world experiences, both local and global, and support pioneering research across disciplines that will confront the most difficult questions and problems that we face in today’s ever-changing world. Together we can make a difference!
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History of the Department
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese has been the home of major Latin American and Spanish literary figures, including Juan Ramon Jimenez, as well as that of cultural critic Angel Rama, award-winning poet Jose Emilio Pacheco, renowned writer and Professors Emeriti, Jorge Aguilar Mora and Professor Emerita, Graciela Palau de Nemes.
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