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
Stay tuned this fall for the release of the first edition of SPO's literary magazine "The HARE" conceptualized and created by graduate students Oriele Benavides, David Rivera Mosquera, Catarina Oliveira, and Nora Muñiz Hernández (pictured here right to left).
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! SPA 250 students travel to Puerto Rico for the 3rd consecutive year Fall 2023! Visit Cape Verde Exhibition of Photography to witness and experience the "impressions" captured by students and faculty during the Princeton in Portugal summer study abroad program 2023.
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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.
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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 latest collaborations. Check out the first ever Cervantes Conference which took place at Princeton spring of 2023 and SPO's initiative in the Lunaape language reclamation project - supporting a local indigenous community near Princeton. SPO faculty also instrumental in organizing the VI CLTL conference exploring "Current and Future Trends in AI" which took place during the Fall of 2023.