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Opportunities and Resources for Spanish Studies Students

Want to join UMD faculty and students in Spain in the summer?
Click to learn more about our popular program in Salamanca, Spain.

Study Abroad

Whether you are looking for short-term, semester, or year-long options, our faculty work closely with you to find an option that fits your needs and goals. Two programs we like to highlight:

• Join UMD faculty for a three-week May term course in Potsdam/Berlin.

Department of World Languages & Cultures Scholarships

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at UMD strongly encourages students to take advantage of opportunities to travel, study and immerse themselves in a culture where the language is spoken. By doing so, they expand not only their language skills, but their cultural competence and their world view. Generous donors have provided scholarships to help make this possible.

Enrolling in the Right Course

This table provides you with suggested courses based on your language background. If you have any additional questions concerning what course you should take, please contact a Spanish instructor for more information. Native and heritage speakers of Spanish should also consult the department about appropriate placement.

Click here for a list of Spring 2023 courses available

Enrolling in the Right Course

This table provides you with suggested courses based on your language background. If you have any additional questions concerning what course you should take, please contact a German instructor for more information.

Enrolling in the Right Course

This table provides you with suggested courses based on your language background. If you have any additional questions concerning what course you should take, please contact a French instructor for more information. Native or heritage speakers of French should also consult the department about appropriate placement.

Spanish Studies at UMD

Students who wish to study Spanish at UMD have two options: Language and Culture Studies or Latin America. 

German Studies Program

German Studies prepares you to be a global citizen. Language is central to learning, communication, communities, and cultures. In interdisciplinary courses, you will study literature, film, art, music, history, politics, performance, and new media. Through our active, student-centered classes, you will develop the skills to speak, read, and write in German, while also growing your capacity for critical and creative thinking, oral and written communication skills, digital literacy, and intercultural competence.