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The Spanish and Latino Studies program offers a range of Spanish-language courses from introductory to advanced levels, courses about Latin America and Spanish cultures, as well as courses that motivate students’ knowledge and perspectives about Hispanic Cultures. All classes are conducted in Spanish (see below for a list of courses). The program a offers a Minor in Spanish and Latino Studies.

The program offers activities and promotes cultural events in the university and in the Bay Area that help students to understand different aspects of the Spanish language and culture.

The program also offers a summer study-abroad program in Mérida, Mexico. This year it will run from May 11 to June 7 2008. This program gives students the opportunity to study the language in total immersion while living with local families.The program is an excellent opportunity for everyone who would like to improve her/his linguistic abilities and be capable to understand, write and speak Spanish. Applicants (students or non-students) should have completed Spanish 1121 (SPN II) or/and Spanish 2200 (SPN III) or be able to demonstrate proficiency at these levels to enroll in this program.

For more information, contact Dr. Narciso Hidalgo at: (727) 873-4060 or narcisoh@mail.usf.edu