Undergraduate Programs

The Department of Romance Languages provides opportunities for studying the languages, literatures, and cultures of France, Italy, Portugal, Brazil, Spain Spanish America and other countries and regions where Romance languages are spoken. Students acquire competence in language together with a knowledge and appreciation of the civilization, culture and literature of peoples who speak that language. Studying French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish has become increasingly important because of the economic and political significance of these languages abroad and in our multicultural society in the United States. Language study also offers important support to other majors at UNC-Chapel Hill, especially history, linguistics, political science, Latin American Studies, international Studies, European Studies, communications, journalism and mass communications, and business.

The degree offered is Bachelor of Arts in Romance Languages, with a specialization in French, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish. The department also offers minors in these languages. Highly qualified and motivated students are encouraged to pursue the B.A. in Romance Languages with Honors.