Department of Spanish
The Department of Spanish at SLU-Madrid offers a perfect setting for its Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Spanish.
Saint Louis University offers courses in Spanish at all levels, from intensive introductory courses to those that fulfill the requirements for graduate degrees. Students may complete the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Spanish at the Madrid campus.
At SLU-Madrid, our faculty members hold degrees from leading Spanish and American universities and provide a wealth of knowledge and research across a diverse range of literary movements in Spain and Latin America, as well as in applied linguistics.
Our undergraduate program focuses on advanced language training, culture and literary studies. Because of the need to compete successfully in our increasingly global environment, a double major or a minor in Spanish is a popular choice for students considering careers in law, science, political science, international business, economics, history or education.
Our graduate program offers a holistic approach to studying the Spanish language, culture and literature. At the same time, the diverse curriculum includes courses in Peninsular and Latin American literature, Afro-Hispanic literature, film, art, women writers, testimony, linguistics, applied linguistics and teaching methodologies. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a solid, up-to-date background in Spanish studies and perspective within specific areas of interest.
The master's program is suited to those planning or already engaged in professional careers such as teaching or international affairs. Many M.A. in Spanish graduates also pursue studies beyond the M.A. degree in Spanish or a related field.
At both the undergraduate and graduate levels, academic trips to places throughout Spain are incorporated into the curriculum of various classes to enhance the classroom experience. Students practice their Spanish conversation skills in local markets and visit sites such as the Biblioteca Nacional, the Real Academia Espa帽ola, museums and historical monuments.
The department and Office of Student Life plan activities that integrate students into Spanish society. SLU-Madrid hosts events and conferences with guest authors presenting their literary works, critics and literary experts commenting on current social movements, and journalists and government representatives participating in panel discussions to address trends and issues in Spain.
Degree Programs
Faculty
- Aitor Bikandi-Mejias, Ph.D., program director
- Mar铆a Victoria Albornoz V谩squez, Ph.D.
- Ver贸nica Azcue Castill贸n, Ph.D.
- Luisa Briones Manzano, Ph.D.
- Rafael Caba帽as Alam谩n, Ph.D.
- Marco da Costa, Ph.D.
- Mar铆a 脕ngeles Encinar F茅lix, Ph.D., profesora em茅rita
- Julio Lasarte Fern谩ndez
- Cristina Matute Mart铆nez, Ph.D.
- Araceli San Mart铆n Moreno
- Diana Vel谩zquez, Ph.D.
- Maria Willstedt, Ph.D.
Simposio Anual (Annual Symposium)
Cada a帽o, los alumnos del programa de M谩ster en Filolog铆a Hisp谩nica organizan un simposio con ponentes de Saint Louis University y de otras universidades de reconocido prestigio.
Every year, the students of the Master of Arts in Spanish program organize a symposium with speakers from Saint Louis University and other prestigious universities.
- Actas electr贸nicas: XII Simposio de Espa帽ol - 2023 (PDF)
- Actas electr贸nicas: XI Simposio de Espa帽ol - 2022 (PDF)
- Actas electr贸nicas: X Simposio de Espa帽ol - 2021 (PDF)
- Actas electr贸nicas: IX Simposio de Espa帽ol - 2019 (PDF)
- Actas electr贸nicas: VIII Simposio de Espa帽ol - 2018 (PDF)
- Actas electr贸nicas: VII Simposio de Espa帽ol - 2017 (PDF)
- Actas electr贸nicas: VI Simposio de Espa帽ol - 2016 (PDF)
- Actas electr贸nicas: V Simposio de Espa帽ol - 2015 (PDF)
- Actas electr贸nicas: II y III Simposio de Espa帽ol - 2011, 2012 (PDF)
El primer seminario de estudiantes graduados de SLU-Madrid se celebr贸 en noviembre de 2010 para dar a los alumnos la oportunidad de presentar sus trabajos acad茅micos e intercambiar ideas con profesores, colegas y p煤blico en general. Cada a帽o se invita a un escritor/a para dar una conferencia y tener un coloquio con los asistentes.
Concurso de Escritura Creativa Ignacio de Loyola
Cuento - Poes铆a - Microrrelato
El Premio del XIV Concurso de Escritura Creativa en Espa帽ol 2024 ha sido para Ana Patricia Romay Febres por su poema "Venezuela".
Spanish Language Center
El centro de espa帽ol, situado en el aula 12 del primer piso del edificio Padre Rubio (PRH 12), ofrece tutor铆as en gram谩tica, vocabulario y pr谩ctica de conversaci贸n. Los tutores pueden ayudar con tareas espec铆ficas o en temas generales.
The Spanish Language Center, located in room 12 on the top floor of Padre Rubio Hall (PRH 12), offers tutoring in grammar, vocabulary, and conversation. Spanish tutors can help with specific class assignments or with general learning techniques.
Learn More About the Spanish Language Center
Ex谩menes SIELE
驴Necesitas acreditar tu nivel de espa帽ol? es un certificado oficial que est谩 reconocido en todo el mundo al estar promovido por prestigiosos organismos y universidades internacionales.
驴La buena noticia? SLU-Madrid es centro oficial examinador de SIELE y te da la posibilidad de realizar el examen en nuestro campus durante todo el a帽o.
SIELE certifica el grado de competencia en la lengua espa帽ola a trav茅s de cuatro pruebas:
- Comprensi贸n de lectura.
- Comprensi贸n auditiva.
- Expresi贸n e interacci贸n escritas.
- Expresi贸n e interacci贸n orales.
El certificado SIELE es digital, adaptable, 谩gil, internacional y de calidad.
Para m谩s informaci贸n: araceli.sanmartin@slu.edu. 驴Necesitas ayuda con la inscripci贸n? Cuenta con nosotros.
Pr贸ximas convocatorias:
- Febrero: Viernes 10 (de 15:00 a 19:00 h.)
- Marzo: Viernes 10 y 24 (de 15:00 a 19:00 h.)
- Abril: Viernes 14 y 28 (de 15:00 a 19:00 h.)