Spanish/Latin American faculty offer a variety of courses focusing on the Spanish language and Latin American area studies from a variety of disciplines. Although most of the courses in the program are taught in Spanish, area studies courses can include those taught in English in other teaching units such as the School of International Service, History, Anthropology and Sociology. The program takes advantage of the University's Washington location through a Spanish-language internship (Proyecto Amistad), as well as field trips, guest lecturers and the wide range of research opportunities in the area. A Certificate in Spanish Translation can be incorporated in our majors, or be taken separately.
Undergraduate Degrees and Programs
- BA in Spanish Studies
- BA in Language and Area Studies: Spanish/Latin America
- BA in Foreign Language and Communication Media: Spanish track
- Minor in Spanish Language
- Minor in Language and Area Studies
- Undergraduate Certificate in Spanish Translation
Graduate Programs
Spanish Course Offerings
Recent Course Offerings include:
- Cultural Movements in Latin America
- Latin American Popular Culture
- U.S.–Latin American Relations
- Culture and Violence in Latin America
- Southern Cone Post-Dictatorial Literature
- Women in Latin America
- Mexican–U.S. Border
- Central American Culture and Literature
- Afro-Caribbean Music and Culture
- Culture and Politics in Cuba
- Applied Spanish Linguistics
For More Information
For general program info, please contact:
Isadora M. Vigier de Latour, 202-885-2381lfs@american.edu
See also AU Abroad.
