Alumni Story

Why I Chose Spanish & Portuguese

A holistic view of the world is the most important element when trying to solve a problem.

 
 Meet Autumn

Autumn DiGaetano-Fedoruk

B.A. Spanish, Economics 2005

Head of Corporate Strategy, Blue Apron

Ready to begin your studies? Declare Spanish or Portuguese Major

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Degree Options

Students may elect a major that concentrates in either language and literature or language and linguistics. A major for those wishing to pursue a career in secondary school teaching is also available through the College of Education, as is an interdisciplinary major in which students combine Spanish and two other areas of study. 

Study Abroad

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese currently sponsors programs in Spain, Chile, Brazil, and Costa Rica.

Proficiency Exam

To register for the Spanish Proficiency exam for placement please proceed to the link and follow the instructions given: https://lppe.humanities.arizona.edu/

News & Events

Nov 20
Go Global Expo 2019
Go Global Expo 2019 Wednesday, November 20th 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Global Center 615 N Park Ave Food, fun, and a chance to win a free flight (up to $1,500) to study abroad! global.arizona.edu/expo
Nov 21
CLIP: Clube da Língua Portuguesa (Portuguese Language Club)
CLIP: Clube da Língua Portuguese (Portuguese Language Club) Come chat in Portuguese and meet new people! The Portuguese Language Club meets on Thursdays at Panera Bread, from 5:30-7:00 PM. 11/21, 12/05
Dec 4
Spanish Game Club
Do you want to practice speaking Spanish in a fun, casual setting while playing games?  Come to Spanish Game Club! The Spanish Game Club meets on Wednesdays from 2:10-2:50 PM in ML 406.
Nov 21
El Cotorreo Spanish Convo Group
Come and chill with your morning drink and practice your Spanish language skills with other learners and graduate students from the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. When:  9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursdays for Fall 2019 11/21 Where:...
Nov 27
Spanish Game Club
Do you want to practice speaking Spanish in a fun, casual setting while playing games?  Come to Spanish Game Club! The Spanish Game Club meets on Wednesdays from 2:10-2:50 PM in ML 406. 11/27, 12/04
Nov 20
Spanish Game Club
Do you want to practice speaking Spanish in a fun, casual setting while playing games?  Come to Spanish Game Club! The Spanish Game Club meets on Wednesdays from 2:10-2:50 PM in ML 406. 11/20, 11/27, 12/04
Tucson Humanities Festival Asks, What’s Next?
The 10th annual Tucson Humanities Festival features 10 events offering thought-provoking lectures, panels, readings and films by faculty and special guests, including poet and author Sandra Cisneros.   As new ideas develop and new...
Can Art Heal Nations?
The Artistic Activism After Atrocity project examines how post-atrocity societies remember and engage with past violence, particularly the role of art in changing minds and attitudes that can lead to meaningful reconciliation.A University of Arizona...
Wildcat Welcome Back Beach Party
On Thursday, September 12, 2019, approximately 100 undergrads taking classes in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese gathered on the University of Arizona Mall to be welcomed back to school by their instructors and the department staff. ...
Dec 5
CLIP: Clube da Língua Portuguesa (Portuguese Language Club)
CLIP: Clube da Língua Portuguese (Portuguese Language Club) Come chat in Portuguese and meet new people! The Portuguese Language Club meets on Thursdays at Panera Bread, from 5:30-7:00 PM.

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