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The Romance languages all derive from the Latin language spoken in different parts of the Roman Empire. Courses in French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish lead students to an understanding of the spoken or written language, and allow them to read and appreciate a nation's literature.

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Department Statement on Racial Equality and Racial Justice

We write to state unequivocally the Department of Romance Studies’ commitment to racial equality and racial justice, and its support of the fundamental right in a democratic society to public protest.

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Department Announcements

The Department of Romance Studies is excited to announce that beginning Fall 2023 it will offer two French major tracks: French Literary Studies and French & Francophone Cultural Studies.

The Department of Romance Studies is committed to educating students in French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish languages and culture.

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BA in French BA in Italian Studies BA in Romance Studies BA in Spanish Minor in French Minor in Italian Minor in Portuguese Minor in Spanish

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