UVA’s BA in Spanish develops advanced language skills while exploring the diverse literatures, histories, and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Students read canonical and contemporary texts, study sociolinguistics and translation, and examine intersections between language and identity. With study abroad opportunities and community engagement, the program prepares students for careers in education, healthcare, public service, and international business. Courses are offered in literature, film, linguistics, and Hispanic studies.
Research on gender roles in Latin American magical realist literature
Podcast in Spanish interviewing local heritage speakers on cultural identity
Comparative study of colonialism in Caribbean vs. Andean Spanish literature
Film analysis of post-Franco Spanish cinema and democratic memory
Linguistic research on Spanglish usage in bilingual communities
Translation of short stories by contemporary Latin American authors
Capstone on literature and migration in U.S. Hispanic communities
Digital timeline of major literary movements in Spain and Latin America
Community outreach curriculum for Spanish literacy in local schools
Analysis of literary representations of dictatorship in Chile and Argentina
Translation and annotation of Cervantes’ lesser-known works
Survey on language attitudes among Spanish heritage speakers at UVA
Visual storytelling project on Hispanic identity and generational change
Reading group guide for feminist poetry from the Spanish-speaking world
Interactive language game to teach idioms and cultural references
Seminar presentation on language and resistance in Chicano literature
Literary mapping of migration routes in Hispanic narratives
Sociolinguistic study of Spanish language variation across Latin America
Essay on environmental themes in contemporary Spanish-language fiction
Design of an online Spanish writing lab for peer support and tutoring
Build language fluency and cultural insight in UVA’s vibrant Spanish BA program.
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