About our Department
Our department is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students can explore the richness of Spanish and Portuguese languages and cultures.
With a distinguished faculty passionate about teaching and research, you'll have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge academic pursuits while honing your language skills.
We pride ourselves on offering a variety of options, including four Spanish major tracks and four minors, allowing you to tailor your academic journey to align with your specific interests and career goals.
Whether you're interested in literature, linguistics, translation, or cultural studies, our diverse and comprehensive programs will empower you to become a global citizen with a deep understanding of the Hispanic and Lusophone worlds.
Why Study Languages of the Spanish and Portuguese Speaking World?
Students choosing to study languages of the Spanish and Portuguese speaking world have a variety of academic, personal, and professional interests.
To fulfill these interests, approximately 60% of our majors carry a double major or dual degree program or certificate programs to diversify their OSU academic experience.
Start exploring your interests with the The College of Arts and Sciences "Explore Our Programs, Discover Your Path" tool.
Learning additional languages and immersing yourself in new environments expands your understanding of your own culture(s) and communities, broadening your ability to analyze context and adapt to diverse behaviors and expectations.
This in turn prepares you to contribute more to your profession and your community.
With more than 100 study abroad programs in 40+ countries, Arts and Sciences students are going beyond traditional classrooms and laboratories to enhance their global perspective and understanding of the world they live in.
There are a wide range of scholarships and support available at the university:
Multilingualism has become an essential skill in our interconnected world.
Enhance your learning experience and unlock a world of possibilities by pairing your field of study with Spanish or Portuguese!
Our students land internships and job opportunities across a broad spectrum of professions and industries:
- Business
- Industry and commerce
- Education
- Law
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Social services
- Travel
- Government
- Media
See Also
Explore Columbus, Ohio (O-H!....I-O!)
It may be of interest to you to know, that Columbus, the home of The Ohio State University, is now the largest city in Ohio, the metropolitan area population having grown to some 1,500,000 inhabitants in recent years.
In addition to its several major league sports teams, the city offers many entertainment and cultural attractions, including excellent theater and dance, a lively arts scene, and music performances that range from classical to jazz, folk to hip-hop, and pop to rock.
Among the many galleries and museums found in Columbus is the Columbus Museum of Art, the award-winning Center of Science and Industry, the Ohio History Center, and Ohio State University's own Wexner Center for the Arts, renowned for its exhibitions of contemporary art and for its sponsorship of performances of all kinds.
Questions?
Please contact us at spanport@osu.edu or 614-292-4958.