SPAN 260: Cultural Production of the Spanish-Speaking World: Introduction to Latin American Studies
What is Latin America, a region, a culture, an idea, a utopia? Are we part of Latin America if the US is the fourth country with the most Latin people in the world? This introductory course will address these and many more questions through analyzing history, literature, music, cinema, and other cultural aspects.
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Fullbright Information session
Interested in teaching, study, or research abroad after graduation? Come to the Fulbright information session this Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm in the Interactive Learning Center (Miller 211)!
The Fulbright program awards grants in over 160 countries.
Come and learn more about the Fulbright U.S. Student program, the opportunities it offers around the world, and the application process.
Teacher of the Year Winner!
It is with great pleasure to announce and congratulate our 2025 Teacher of the Year: Satomi Newsom, Instructor of Japanese. Satomi has inspired students through her dedication, passion, and excellence in teaching. Her commitment to student success and her dynamic contributions to the academic life of our college have truly set her apart.
Outstanding Achievement at the 2025 Chinese Bridge Competition!
At the 2025 “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency & Talent Competition – Oregon Preliminary our very own Trevor Koo won 1st place, and Marta Alpresa Balaguer, took the 2nd place awards. This is an incredible accomplishments that reflect their dedication, hard work, and talent in learning Chinese. Our Chinese instructor, Meiru Liu said, “I’m so proud of how far you’ve come and the passion you both bring to studying the language and engaging with Chinese culture. Keep up the great work—this is a wonderful milestone on your Chinese learning journey, and I look forward to seeing what you’ll accomplish next!”
Courses taught in English by the World Languages department!
All majors are welcome to register and learn more about these languages and cultures.
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