Spanish
The study of Spanish at the University of Memphis is designed to develop communicative proficiency in the language while fostering a deep understanding of Hispanic cultures. After completing foundational requirements, students may choose from a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses aligned with their academic interests and career goals, including cinema, composition and conversation, culture, literature, and Spanish for specific purposes (such as business, hospitality, legal, medical, translation and interpretation, and service learning). The Spanish faculty consists of specialists across the major areas of Hispanic Studies—including literature, linguistics, language pedagogy, civic engagement, film, and cultural studies—who integrate language instruction with broader cultural, social, and professional contexts. For more information, students are encouraged to contact the Spanish advising team (spanish@memphis.edu) or the Graduate Coordinator in Spanish, Dr. Pilar Alcalde (palcalde@memphis.edu).
