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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.

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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

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.

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Looking for Advising?

Serenella Iovino
 
Serenella Iovino
Graduate Advisor for Italian
Italian
serenella.iovino@unc.edu
Gosia Lee
 
Gosia Lee
Undergraduate Advisor of Spanish
Spanish & Italian
gosialee@email.unc.edu
Martha Ruiz-Garcia
 
Martha Ruiz-Garcia
Spanish Advisor (Hispanic Linguistics Major)
Spanish
ruizgar@email.unc.edu
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What our Current Students and Alumni Say

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.“

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.“