Spanish

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Our Programs

Undergraduate

The Spanish Major is designed to ensure a well-rounded preparation in language, literature, and culture. The programs are balanced and comprehensive, yet they allow students the latitude to explore subjects of special interest to them.

On-Campus Immersion

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Join other LLC Students in a variety of on-campus activities:

Become a Language Teacher

BA in LLC with a concentration in Applied Languages K-12 in French

There is always need for teachers in North Carolina. We get multiple requests for graduates in schools in Guilford County every year.

Contact Dr. Catherine Viano-Laughon (caviano@uncg.edu)  for a 1-on-1 advising appointment.

The education portion of the major takes 2 years, beginning in Fall semester, so reach out as soon as possible.

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Sample Course Offerings

SPA 317: Foundations in Hispanic Cultures, Literatures, and Films

Introduction to Hispanic cultures and histories through literature, film, and other cultural practices.

SPA 342: Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics

Introduction to the scientific study of Spanish, covering the core linguistic sub-fields to understand Spanish language use and analysis in real-world contexts.

SPA 409: Topics in Literature from the Spanish Speaking World

Explore the development of literary genres and/or themes, with attention to cultural and historical background as well as techniques of literary analysis in Spanish.

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Please address all Language Instruction questions to:

Elyssa fenton

Ph.D., Lecturer of Spanish, Director of Language Instruction, Spanish Basic Language Program

esfenton@uncg.edu

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Please address all Teaching Licensure questions to:

catherine viano-laughon

Ph.D., Lecturer of French, Director of French Language Instruction, Coordinator of K-12 Teaching Licensure

caviano@uncg.edu

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Please address all Study Abroad questions to:

Ana Hontanilla
Ana Hontanilla

Ph.D., Professor of Spanish, Director of Undergraduate Studies in Spanish, Editor of International Poetry Review

amhontan@uncg.edu

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Please address all Undergraduate questions to:

Ana Hontanilla
Ana Hontanilla

Ph.D.,Professor of Spanish, Director of Undergraduate Studies in Spanish, Editor of International Poetry Review

amhontan@uncg.edu

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Please address all Graduate questions to:

ignacio lopez

Ph.D., Associate Professor of Spanish, Associate Department Head, Director of Graduate Studies

i_lopez@uncg.edu

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