Department of Hispanic Studies

Welcome! ¡Bienvenidos! Bem-vindos!

About the Department Home to the largest and most comprehensive undergraduate Spanish program in the Southeast, the Department of Hispanic Studies is unique. We have a dynamic, engaged faculty whose expertise spans the spectrum from linguistics to translation to literature and film. We have a Minor in Portuguese and Brazilian Studies which combines courses in advanced Portuguese language and culture, Portuguese literature in translation, Latin American & Caribbean Studies, History and Political Science. We have a Business Language in Spanish Minor designed for students interested in both Spanish language and business studies, and who would like to work in the international business community.

Message from the Chair

Michael A. Gómez
Department Chair

Welcome to the College of Charleston’s Department of Hispanic Studies, which boasts the largest and most comprehensive undergraduate program of its kind in the southeast. We are committed to preparing our students for the language demands of a world made increasingly smaller by technology, the global economy, and immigration. Read more

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Department News

Dr. Christina García’s Forthcoming Article in Revista de Estudios Hispánicos
Posted on 14 January 2021 | 5:25 pm

Hispanic Studies is pleased to announce that Dr. Christina García’s article, “Of Souls, Skins and Leopard Prints: Queer and Animal Creations of Cubanbeings,” was recently accepted for publication in Revista de Estudios Hispánicos. The piece will appear in the June 2021 volume. Congratulations to her on this impressive feat of scholarship.
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HISP’s Dr. Joe Weyers’ Forthcoming Article in The Southern Journal of Linguistics
Posted on 14 January 2021 | 10:52 am

The Department of Hispanic Studies is proud to announce that Dr. Joe Weyers’ article, “A tale of three languages: Spanish, Guaraní, and English in Asunción, Paraguay,” has recently been accepted for publication in the spring 2021 issue The Southern Journal of Linguistics. A hearty congratulations to Dr. Weyers for this considerable achievement!
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Events

Hispanic Studies Career Seminar Series: Christin Stewart '11 Discusses Public Health Career Journey

February 11th from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Christin Stewart '11, quality improvement advisor for Upstream USA, presents "My Career Journey to Public Health: A Convoluted Path that Started in Trujillo" via Zoom. Christin Stewart graduated with [...]
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Linguistics Studies Lecture Series: "How math helps us better understand language"

February 18th from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Please join us via Zoom for a lecture by Lisa Pearl, professor and chair of language science at the University of California. The scientific study of language includes investigating how this wonderfu [...]
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LCWA World Affairs Signature Series Keynote - Nathaniel Philbrick, "In the Hurricane's Eye"

April 8th from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Join the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs for the World Affairs Signature Series discussion with bestselling author Nathaniel Philbrick, who will discuss his latest book, In the Hurric [...]
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