Spanish and Portuguese | Division of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures | The University of Iowa

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Our faculty offer courses in Spanish, Spanish American, and Latino literature and culture; in Portuguese and Luso-Brazilian literature and culture; and in Hispanic linguistics, while also providing courses in Spanish and in Portuguese language from the introductory to advanced levels.

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Why Learn Portuguese?

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Study Abroad

For Spanish majors, the best time to do an academic year study abroad program (fall, spring, or both semesters) is junior year, leaving the last year of registration to complete the advanced courses which can only be taken at the University of Iowa.

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Graduate Programs

The department offers three graduate degrees: Master of Arts (M.A.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Spanish, and Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Spanish Creative Writing.

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