The Spanish Language Program

About The Spanish Language Program at Columbia

Language permeates all aspects of our lives. It is the primary sociocultural tool for cognitive development, through which we form thoughts and acquire knowledge of the world around us. Spanish is deeply embedded in New York City, with rich historic ties to the Spanish-speaking world and a community of approximately 2 million speakers. Our Spanish Language Program prepares you to critically engage with the language, its regions, cultures, literatures, and arts in a contextualized way, because languages thrive within their context. The program equips you to interact effectively in both everyday and academic environments, drawing from diverse cultural perspectives. You will gain the cultural and communicative competence needed to engage critically in multilingual communities where Spanish is present, both locally and globally. 

For more information about elementary- and intermediate-level Spanish courses as well as Spanish UN 3300 – Advanced Language through Content, please contact Dr. Francisca Aguiló-Mora, Director of the Spanish Language Program [email protected] . Please click here for The Spanish Language Program brochure. 

Click here to download your copy of the metro map below for your journey in Spanish in the Department of Latin American and Iberian Cultures at Columbia University.