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The department features one of the nation's most esteemed and forward-thinking academic programs. Those passionate about Spanish and Portuguese languages, along with the literary and cultural traditions of Spain, Portugal, Latin America, and Brazil, can explore diverse interdisciplinary courses taught by renowned faculty. Six major options are available: Spanish and Latin American Literatures and Cultures, Luso-Brazilian Language and Cultures, Latin American Studies, Iberian Studies, Romance Languages, and Spanish and Linguistics. Students can also pursue minors in Spanish, Portuguese, Latin American Studies, and Iberian Studies. High-achieving undergraduates may join the honors program, which involves completing a thesis in their final year. Department majors are strongly encouraged to study abroad through NYU's Madrid or Buenos Aires programs, or via NYU's Latin American exchange initiatives.