Our department is dedicating the Linguistic Lab research room in the Global and International Studies Building to the memory of our late colleague, Kimberly L. Geeslin, professor of Hispanic linguistics, in honor of her scholarly and teaching achievements at Indiana University Bloomington, as well as her distinguished career as a researcher who had a great impact on the profession. The lab is now the Kimberly L. Geeslin Research Room.
We offer a B.A. major and a minor in Spanish, as well as a B.A. major and a minor in Portuguese. We offer M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Hispanic Linguistics, Hispanic Literature and Cultural Studies, and Portuguese. We also provide language instruction in Catalan.
We encourage our students to participate in one of our many Spanish or Portuguese study abroad programs. We offer programs of varying lengths and in several different countries. There are even funding opportunities to help you take part in this life-changing experience.
Expand your worldview and discover new ways of thinking with a major in Spanish or Portuguese. Already pursuing another major? Specialize and deepen your marketable skills by adding a minor or our Global Business certificate.
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We offer graduate students opportunities to explore a wide range of critical approaches and areas of study. Our students participate collaboratively to develop a rich intellectual life and engage in a vigorous exchange of ideas.
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Our research-active faculty produce numerous publications in some our field’s most respected venues. We make scholarly contributions across many fields of inquiry, using multidisciplinary and innovative approaches.
See publicationsOur faculty produce cutting-edge research and are recognized as talented teachers. Our research covers a full range of fields, periods, and approaches in our specialty areas. We support and foster collaboration and inquiry among our students and our faculty.
We are committed to helping our students prepare for their careers, providing opportunities for exploration and intellectual growth. Our undergraduate students gain the translatable skills employers want most. Furthermore, our graduate program has an excellent job placement record.
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We support our students, faculty, and staff, and with all the members of our community in the fight against racism and intolerance of all kinds.
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