The Department
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese offers courses in language, literature, and culture that speak to a variety of interests, whether focused on Latin America or Spain, or on some aspect of literature, language, or culture that cuts across geographic divides. Instruction in most courses is in Spanish, and the development of fluency in reading, speaking, and writing the language is an important goal of courses at all levels.
The Curriculum
The major and minor programs offered in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese are flexible and depend on students' initiative in pursuing particular interests within a framework of simple rules. Each student's major or minor program is subject to the approval of an adviser. Students who study Spanish are also encouraged to study Portuguese.
Attention Students: Some of the language class numbers and titles have been changed. We acknowledge the confusion this will cause as we make the adjustment. To help guide you, we have created a table summarizing the changes and course descriptions.
Goings On
• Keep up to date by reading the department newlsetter! You may also pick up hard copies at the main office in Crowe Hall, room 1-141.
• Check out the new Spanish Writing Center!
• Watch Spanish and Portuguese movies during our Spring Film Series!
Department Staff:
Husna Mohiuddin, Department Assistant
Email: h-mohiuddin@northwestern.edu
Devon C McKean, Program Assistant
Email: d-mckean@northwestern.edu
Sarah Jo Mayson, Program Assistant
Email: s-mayson@northwestern.edu
Faculty Administrators:
Josef Barton, Department Chair
Email: j-barton@northwestern.edu
Jorge Coronado, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Email: jcoronado@northwestern.edu
Heather Colburn, Acting Director, Spanish Language Program
E-mail: h-colburn@northwestern.edu
Elena Lanza, Assistant Director, Spanish Language Program
E-mail: e-lanza@northwestern.edu
