The curriculum of the Department of Spanish is designed to lead students to develop a critical understanding of the Spanish-speaking world through the coordinated study of culture, literature, and linguistics. Spain and Latin America have given the world numerous artists, writers, philosophers, scientists, and leaders who in countless ways have contributed to the advancement of humanity, thus making the study of Spanish a rich and exciting field of academic inquiry. Many of our courses in literature and culture therefore draw from history, philosophy, art, film, and sociology in order to foster a more sophisticated and more nuanced understanding of the core subject matter. Whenever possible, we encourage students to explore interconnections across disciplines as well as develop an understanding of how the knowledge gained through their coursework can be brought to bear on today?s world.