MA in Spanish in Davis United States | University of California Davis

Our Spanish graduate program ranks among the country's finest Spanish departments. The latest Academic Analytics report places us first in scholarly productivity within our discipline. Students receive thorough instruction in Iberian and Latin American literatures and cultures - including Portuguese and Brazilian studies - along with Hispanic Linguistics. Faculty members embrace innovative theoretical approaches and interdisciplinary methodologies while maintaining focus on national literary traditions. The Ph.D. curriculum mandates coursework in Spanish language history and literary/linguistic studies, plus proficiency in two non-Spanish foreign languages.

We invite learners from all backgrounds, nations, and belief systems to engage in our rigorous exploration of Spanish and Portuguese cultural expressions. With Spanish and Portuguese spoken worldwide, our program's research and teaching mirror this global diversity. Consequently, we proactively seek exceptional, dedicated students internationally. A varied graduate cohort with multiple viewpoints proves essential for both our program's excellence and our students' growth as academics, investigators, and educators. We uphold the university's Community Principles, dedicating ourselves to cultivating a fair, welcoming, and inclusive learning atmosphere that promotes every student's achievement.