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Spanish and Portuguese

Welcome to Spanish and Portuguese!

The Spanish and Portuguese section is one of the largest in the UK, and has been ranked as one of the most outstanding for teaching and research. It is a lively and friendly community of undergraduates, postgraduates (masters and doctoral students), researchers and lecturers with interests ranging from the cultures and history of Catalonia, Portugal and Spain, to those of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico amongst others.

Particular research interests of staff are in fields as diverse as film and media studies, modern Peninsular and cultural studies, Portuguese and Brazilian literature and visual arts, translation theory, syntax of the Romance languages, contemporary Catalan culture, Medieval and Golden Age studies, and Latin American literature, film and visual arts.

There are approximately 400 undergraduates (across all years) and 14 postgraduate students who conduct their research under the supervision of senior members of staff. Most teaching is undertaken in small groups (supervisions), and as a student here (at any level) you will have frequent opportunities to discuss your work with teaching staff, often on a one-to-one basis.

If you are interested in studying here as an undergraduate, you may like to read the information about applying and attend one of our Faculty Open Days. If you wish to undertake postgraduate research in Spanish & Portuguese, please see our dedicated information for MPhil and PhD students. We very much welcome enquiries from prospective students at all levels.

 

Latest News

Hidden in Plain Sight: Amphion and the Dilemmas of Lyric Theory

28 October 2024

We are very excited to announce the first Cambridge Hispanic and Lusophone Research Seminar for 2024-2025. Dr. Leah Middlebrook, "Hidden in Plain Sight: Amphion and the Dilemmas of Lyric Theory" 29 October, 17.00-19.00 The Barbara White Room, Newnham College The myth of king Amphion, who played the lyre so sweetly that...

Book launch, 'The Cinema of Cecilia Bartolomé: Feminism and Francoism'

11 October 2024

Professor Sally Faulkner's The Cinema of Cecilia Bartolomé is the first English monograph on this brilliant Spanish director. The book launch will be held at McCrum Lecture Theatre, Corpus, on Wednesday the 23rd of October, 5pm.