Students in the Department of Romance Languages can take courses in French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, or Romance languages. Students who have a personal, familial or community connection to Spanish can take courses through our Spanish Heritage Language Program.
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The University of Oregon course catalog offers a complete list of courses for the Department of Romance Languages.
Degree Plans
Map out your path to a degree in French, Spanish, or Italian.
Featured Courses
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FR 318 Monarchy, Liberty, Revolution
Introduction to major themes and ideas in French literature from the 17th and 18th centuries through the reading of representative texts.
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SPAN 218 Latino Heritage I
Designed for heritage learners—students who grew up with Spanish in their community and want to build communication skills in Spanish. Content focuses on personal experiences in U.S. Latino communities.
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ITAL 350 Global Histories of Italian Food
The story of Italian food is a tale of global trade, revealing the historic connections between Italy and the world. Each weekly seminar explores the relationship between an Italian city and a different world capital to illustrate how far-flung empires have shaped Italy’s regional cuisines.