Portuguese

TL;DR: The Department of Spanish & Portuguese offers courses in language, literature, and culture that focus on Latin American, Iberian, US Latino, Lusophone African traditions, and literature, language, and culture.

Abstract: The Department of Spanish & Portuguese offers courses in language, literature, and culture that speak to a variety of interests, whether focused on Latin American, Iberian, US Latino, Lusophone African traditions, or some aspect of literature, language, or culture that cuts across geographic divides. Instruction in most courses is in Spanish or Portuguese, and the development of fluency in reading, speaking, and writing the language is an important goal of courses at all levels. The major and minor programs offered in Spanish and Portuguese are flexible and depend on students’ initiative in pursuing particular interests within a framework of simple rules. Each student’s major or minor program is subject to the approval of an adviser. Students who study Spanish are encouraged to also study Portuguese.