Department of Spanish and Portuguese
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Maryland, offers 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 from a vibrant metropolitan area.
Degree Programs
Explore Spanish at Every Level
From flexible undergraduate studies to rigorous graduate research, our Spanish programs cater to all. Undergrads choose from over 75 courses, tailoring their experience to their interests. M.A. and Ph.D. students receive mentorship, conduct substantive research, and develop professional teaching skills, preparing for competitive academic positions worldwide. Join us to satisfy your intellectual curiosity and advance your career in Spanish language and culture.
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Study Abroad
Study Abroad in Spanish speaking countries
Explore our Study Abroad programs in Spain, Ecuador, Cuba, Puerto Rico and Argentina.
Education AbroadLiving Learning Program
Living Learning Program
Discover the Language House Spanish Cluster, our living-learning program to experience daily language and cultural immersion.
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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.
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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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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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Give to the Spanish Program
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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