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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

Recent News

April 10, 2023

COMMUNITY OUTREACH TALK

January 18, 2023

Carolina Conference for Romance Studies

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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.

Upcoming Events

Reading Days

Thursday 12:00 am

Exam Days

Friday 12:00 am

Exam Days

Saturday 12:00 am

Looking for Advising?

Gosia Lee
 
Undergraduate Advisor of Spanish & Italian
Spanish & Italian
Elizabeth Bruno
 
Spanish Advisor (Spanish for the Professions Minor)
Spanish
Loida Slate
 
Spanish Advisor (Translation & Interpreting Minor)
Spanish

What our Current Students and Alumni Say

Alejandra Márquez

Spanish
Graduate Alumni

“My experience as a PhD student at ROMS helped me adequately prepare for my current position as an Assistant Professor of Spanish at Michigan State University. The department has world-class faculty whose teaching, feedback, and willingness to help allowed me to get to where I am today. I was also given opportunities to teach a variety of courses as a graduate student, helping me better understand how to create innovative classes. Furthermore, my cohort was instrumental in growing as a scholar and colleague and I am happy to say that I continue to collaborate with peers that I met while at UNC. ROMS is a fantastic department and it was certainly the best choice for me.“

Che Sokol

French
Current Graduate Student

“My experience as an exchange instructor at Université Paul Valéry in Montpellier, France has not only improved my French language fluency and given me teaching experience in a different education system, but also helped me foster academic relationships. Through this opportunity, I’ve been able to attend Mediterranean film festivals, access scholarly archives, and make social connections that have reinvigorated my research. The mentorship and support of ROMS faculty and administration has been integral to my development as a teacher and researcher.“