Fostering Knowledge of the Human Experience
We study French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish and the cultures throughout the world where they are spoken and written, as well as the classical languages and cultural heritage of Greece and Rome, enabling us to become proficient in these languages, literatures, and cultures, and to think critically about the world.
We offer
Individualized Attention
Small class sizes from award-winning faculty, staff and advisors
Service Learning & Research
Programs and classes dedicated to service learning and research opportunities
Career Connections
Program opportunities
Classics & Mediterranean Studies
A minor in Classical and Mediterranean Studies encourages a greater appreciation of our classical past, and a deeper contemplation of the traditions and ideas that have shaped the world.
French
Programs are designed for students who want to develop excellent reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in the French language and build a strong understanding of the history and cultures of the French-speaking world. RCS offers an undergraduate minor, B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. programs in French.
Italian
A minor in Italian provides students the opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge of Italian language and cultures with study abroad opportunities.
PORTUGUESE
The Portuguese minor creates a more globally aware, internationally focused student with knowledge of the language as well as the cultures of the Portuguese-speaking world.
SPANISH
The Spanish minor, B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. programs encompass the richness and diversity of language, literature and culture in the Spanish-speaking world. RCS also provides opportunities for immersion in language and culture through study abroad and other experiences.
Program opportunities
Classics & Mediterranean Studies
A minor in Classical and Mediterranean Studies encourages a greater appreciation of our classical past, and a deeper contemplation of the traditions and ideas that have shaped world.
French
Designed for students who want to develop excellent reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in the French language and build a strong understanding of the history and culture. French offers a minor, B.A., M.A., and Ph.D.
Italian
A minor in Italian provides students the opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge of Italian language and cultures with study abroad opportunities.
Spanish
This program encompasses the richness and diversity within the language, literature and culture. It provides opportunities for immersion in Spanish-speaking cultures through a study abroad. Spanish offers a minor, B.A., M.A., and Ph.D.
Portuguese
The Portuguese minor creates a more globally-aware, internationally-focused for students with knowledge of the language as well as the Portuguese culture.
Hispanic studies
The program prepares students in the language, literatures, and cultures of the Hispanic world, with an emphasis on literary, linguistic and cultural studies and scholarly investigation. Hispanic Studies offers a M.A. and Ph.D.
student clubs
The language clubs in RCS offer the opportunity to learn about and share experiences related to diverse cultures, languages, and people.
Classics Society
French Club
Italian Club
Spanish Club
featured News
featured News
RCS DEI Committee Series Workshop: Inclusive Language in the Classroom
Come join us on Friday, November 11, 2022 from 3-4:30 pm in Wells Hall A334!
How do we use inclusive language when teaching Romance Languages?
Citizen Scholar Interns in Argentina
Spanish major Carla Simone experienced a different culture while teaching English to students in first through seventh grade at Colegio Norbridge in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as part of a two-month summer internship.
“Working closely with faculty gives me a different perspective than just a student viewpoint. I get to see how the department and administration works and I know it will help me in the future when I become a Professor.”
Jonathan Montalvo
PhD graduate, Hispanic Cultural Studies Program