The Department of Spanish & Portuguese is a critical pillar of Princeton's commitment to internationalization and scholarly excellence. We encourage and facilitate interdisciplinary work, and our faculty are active in many other departments and programs on campus.
Why SPO?
Cross-cultural Literacy
Language learning is only the tip of the iceberg. Develop critical thinking and analytical skills that are essential for a wide range of careers.
Travel Opportunities
Are you interested in doing research on location for thesis or dissertation work, attending or presenting at a conference, or perhaps you have a unique idea that requires travel?
Funding
Discover available funding opportunities provided for students and faculty for research, travel and organized events.
The HARE
SPO's Literary Magazine
The first edition of “The Hare” was presented on November 21st, 2024 at 4:00pm in the Lower Hyphen of East Pyne Hall. The grad students who conceptualized the magazine (Oriele Benavides, David Rivera Mosquera, Catarina Oliveira, and Nora Muñiz Hernández) presented various contributors who read their works to a captivated and enthusiastic audience. Watch a video featuring Catarina Oliviera reading the poem that inspired the name along with presentations by contributors. Check SPO's Instagram for images captured during the event. click this link to access the full 1st Edition, Fall 2024.
Student Highlights
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In the Classroom
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Our students are academics. Find out what students are doing in the classroom! Read news about our recent exhibit of student's work in our Portuguese classes.
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In the World
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Our students are explorers. Check their latest works which go beyond the classroom! View images of students' experiences abroad during summer of 2024 by visiting SPO's Instagram page!
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Projects
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Our students are creators. Check out projects that are currently in the works! Read more about how a graduate student AI collaborated with the Digital Learning Lab to develop StoryMaps and invited SPA 250 students to document their experiences in Puerto Rico.
Faculty Highlights
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Pedagogical Innovation
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A key aspect of the Department's mission is to provide students with the most engaging and interactive language and culture instruction possible. Learn about ConTextos, Aprendo, Voces, and Língua Viva, unique teaching approaches which set us apart.
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Research and Publications
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Access faculty profiles to learn more about their areas of expertise and recent publications. Check out our faculty's most recent book releases and recent news regarding faculty research projects exploring little known archives in Cuba and the Philippines. The latter brought 15 international scholars as part of a one-day workshop during the spring of 2024 to intervene and advance this field of research. SPO also set to launch a project applying artificial intelligence (AI) to create interactive and immersive vocabulary learning experiences thanks to funding from the Humanities Council Magic Grant.
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Collaborations
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Faculty in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese collaborate frequently with students and faculty from other universities and organizations to bring forward fresh and innovative ideas. Learn about the department's most recent collaborations, including the revitalization of the indigenous Nahuatl language. The department also continuing to participate in international dialogues on important topics, as demonstrated by a recent symposium in Brazil and LASA's annual conference in Colombia June 2024 and the prestigious American Portuguese Studies Association (APSA) Conference held at Brown University (October 2024) where multiple faculty members presented on various topics.