Undergraduate programs in the Department equip students with the analytical skills necessary to undertake linguistic, cultural, and literary investigation. Students perfect their language skills so that they are able to communicate their views effectively in written and spoken Spanish.
The Department provides a stimulating environment for its majors. Small classes and the opportunity for research, service learning, career internship opportunities, individualized advising, and a variety of study abroad programs offer majors a rich variety of options.
The Department's faculty has distinguished itself for its award-winning undergraduate and graduate teaching and for its insightful and ground-breaking contributions to scholarship.