Romance Languages
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
133 Arts and Science | Columbia, MO 65211-7400
Phone: 573-882-1915
Email: sllc@missouri.edu
The study of a modern language allows for the development and refinement of communication, listening and speaking skills. Such study also endows students with a concern for world affairs and an appreciation of and respect for individual differences.
The School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures offers language and literature courses in French and Spanish, among many other languages. Specifically, the School offers BA and MA degrees in Romance Languages with emphasis in French or Spanish and an MA with an emphasis in French or Spanish Language Teaching. Minors are also available in French, Italian Area Studies, Luso-Brazilian Area Studies, Spanish, Latinx Studies, and in other languages and areas of studies. The School also participates in the interdepartmental minor in film studies.
Double majors within the College of Arts and Science, as well as dual degree programs outside of the College of Arts and Science, can be arranged if the second degree is identified early. Combined programs with journalism, political science, agriculture, education and business are among the possibilities.
Professor J. Cordones-Cook**, M. J. Muratore**
Associate Professor A. Alcazar**, M. Badiane**, J. Draper**, V. M. Kaussen**, M. Moore**, G. Pérez-Anzaldo**, I. Reyna**, D. Sipe**, M. Soria**, R. Tabanelli**
Assistant Professor A. Marrero
Teaching Professor J. Otabela-Mewolo*, I. Youkilis
Associate Teaching Professor A. Aviles-Quinones*, D. M. Heston*
Assistant Teaching Professor C. Cornette, C. Mendez, R. Morales, M. Murillo Condo, P. Serna, M. Ruiz Mendoza, S. Taylor
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Graduate Faculty Member - membership is required to teach graduate-level courses, chair master's thesis committees, and serve on doctoral examination and dissertation committees.
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Doctoral Faculty Member - membership is required to chair doctoral examination or dissertation committees. Graduate faculty membership is a prerequisite for Doctoral faculty membership.
https://sllc.missouri.edu/spanish/graduate-studies/
https://sllc.missouri.edu/french/graduate-studies/
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
438 Strickland | Columbia, MO 65211-7400
Phone: 573-882-1915
Email: sllc@missouri.edu
Director of Graduate Studies: Seth Howes
About the MA Programs in Romance Languages
The School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures offers two distinct master-degree programs in Romance Languages. An MA with an emphasis in Spanish or French and an MA with an emphasis in second-language teaching in French or Spanish. The faculty and graduate student seminars are an interdisciplinary, interdepartmental series seeking to provide a collegial atmosphere in which scholars can present their recent work. The department strongly encourages study abroad as a way to reinforce language skills, broaden one’s horizons, and add an unforgettable experience to a meaningful university education.
The School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Missouri has the country’s only focus area in the field of Afro-Romance Studies. In order to facilitate research collaboration between our faculty members working in this field and scholars outside our institution, we have established the Institute for Languages and Literatures of the African Diaspora. The Institute serves first and foremost to expose black writers of French, Portuguese and Spanish expression to a wider audience.
Financial Aid from the Program
Contact the Director of Graduate Studies for details.
RM_LAN 2200: Introduction to Catalan Language and Culture
This is an introductory course to Catalan language and culture. Previous knowledge of another Romance language might be beneficial. Students will learn basic Catalan expressions, vocabulary and grammatical structures. Furthermore, students will begin to familiarize themselves with elements of Catalan culture.
Credit Hours: 3
Recommended: Some knowledge of a Romance language desirable
RM_LAN 3200: Catalan Culture and Identity
Students in this course are not expected to have previous exposure to Catalan instruction. If they do, it will enhance their learning experience. Knowledge of another Romance language might be beneficial as well. This is a course focused on Catalan culture and identity. Students will learn about the history of the language, the language policies in Spain and Europe, Catalan literature, cinema, music, and food. Students will read different materials in English for the most part. Course is taught in English.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: sophomore standing required
RM_LAN 8085: Problems in Romance Languages
Credit Hour: 1-99
Prerequisites: instructor's consent