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Department of Romance Studies

The Department of Romance Studies is a diverse, plurilingual academic unit that engages in research and the study of French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

French

French

Italian

Portuguese

Spanish

 

To learn more about less commonly studied languages, click here.

Recent News

February 20, 2024

ROMS Graduate Teaching Fellows Santi Giron Gesteira and Emanuele Stefanori Recognized for Excellence in Teaching

February 2, 2024

Prof. Lorna Aviles Honored with a 2024 Johnston Teaching Excellence Award

April 10, 2023

COMMUNITY OUTREACH TALK

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Study Abroad

The Department of Romance Studies strongly encourages all of its students, and especially its majors and minors, to participate in a study abroad experience. Studying in another country is a challenging, life-changing, and never-forgotten experience.

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Looking for Advising?

Jo Lindquist
 
Director of Teaching Faculty Mentoring
Spanish
Dorothea Heitsch
 
Undergraduate and Study Abroad Advisor for French
French
Elizabeth Tolman
 
Spanish Advisor (Hispanic Studies Major)
Spanish

What our Current Students and Alumni Say

Abby Seitz

Italian
Undergraduate Alum

The Italian Department goes above and beyond in their dedication to teaching and supporting students. Dr. Chambless pours her all into teaching. She brings an unmatched energy, passion, and dedication with her to class every day. Despite struggling at times, I always felt supported and encouraged. When I felt my progress was lagging, she would make time to help me outside of the classroom. This type of support carried on throughout my journey with Italian, as my professors continued to spend hours of their time working with me and supporting me. The dedication and willingness of the Italian professors to help me learn is what motivated me to pursue a major in Italian.“

Francisco Chen-Lopez

Spanish
Graduate Alumni

As an international student, I truly appreciate the accepting and friendly environment ROMS has created. I met wonderful colleagues and mentors and started friendships that I anticipate lasting for the rest of our lives. During my graduate studies, I was well prepared for a career in academia. Thanks to the excellent mentorship I received, as a Ph.D. candidate who went on the job market for the first time, I was able to secure a tenure-track position at Spelman College. All this would not be possible without ROMS.“