Spanish and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Cultures George Washington University

Overview

The Spanish and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Cultures programme at George Washington University provides an immersive academic experience focused on the Hispanic world. Students engage with diverse topics ranging from colonial history and modern prose to contemporary cinema and advanced linguistics.

Located in the heart of Washington, DC, the institution offers an unparalleled environment for regional studies. Students benefit from proximity to international organisations and cultural centres, gaining access to exclusive film festivals, exhibits, and academic symposia. The curriculum is designed to foster global citizenship through a deep understanding of Spain, the Caribbean, and the Americas.

Teaching at the university emphasises a multidisciplinary approach to the Spanish-speaking world.

Why Spanish and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at George Washington University?

The university’s location in the capital provides students with unique professional and cultural advantages. Being situated near major global entities allows for a learning experience that extends far beyond the classroom. Students can engage with the rich heritage of the Spanish-speaking world through local partnerships and institutional resources.

Facilities and resources at the centre of the campus support intensive research and creative inquiry. The programme’s connection to the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences ensures a robust liberal arts foundation. This integration allows students to participate in active intellectual inquiry while developing a sophisticated understanding of diversity and privilege.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 69780 per year
• National fee: USD 69780 per year
• Local fee: USD 69780 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners
• Advanced Spanish through Sustainability Literacy
• Spanish-Speaking World: Spain, Latin America, and the United States
• Texts and Contexts of the Spanish-Speaking World
• Medieval Iberia in the Modern World
• Heresy and the Other in Early Modern Iberia
• Decolonizing the Empire: Colonial Latin America
• Limits of Enlightenment in Spain & Lat. Am.
• Cervantes Don Quixote
• Bilingualism in the Spanish-Speaking World
• Theatre of Spain and Latin America
• Latin American Short Fiction
• Essay in Spain and Latin America
• Afro-Latin America in the Diaspora
• Caribbean Literature and Culture
• Major Authors of Spain and Latin America
• Queer Latin America
• Women Writers of Spain and Latin America
• Literature and Dictatorship
• Cinema of Spain and Latin America
• Hispanic Linguistics
• Contemporary Narrative in Latin America
• Global Migrations in the Spanish-Speaking World
• Mexican Literature and Culture
• Southern Cone Literature and Culture
• Latinx Cultural Production
• Modern Movements and Manifestos
• Myth of the Two Spains
• Spain's First Century without Empire
• Modern Poetry of Spain and Latin America
• Literary Translation
• Film as Text in Latin America

Careers with Spanish and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Graduates from this programme are well-equipped for diverse professional paths in both the public and private sectors. Many alumni secure influential roles within the State Department, the United Nations, and the Organization of American States. The skills acquired during the course are highly valued by non-governmental organisations and international bodies.

The degree also serves as a strong foundation for careers in education, law, journalism, and publishing. Some graduates choose to apply their linguistic and cultural expertise in the fields of medicine, business, or politics. The broad analytical training ensures that students are prepared for the demands of a globalised workforce.