Language Studies with Latin American Studies

How far are your views on politics and popular culture constrained by the country you live in? Expand your outlook by looking at Hispanic and Lusophone cultures How far are your views on politics, history, film, and popular culture constrained by the country you live in? We offer you the chance to expand that outlook by immersing you in all aspects of some of the world's most prominent Hispanic and Lusophone cultures.

You will study up to three of the languages offered at Essex: French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, completing at least one language to a minimum of Proficiency level. Mandarin Chinese can be studied for one year. Over three years you will gain practical skills in the use of these languages as well as developing a thorough understanding of several of our planet's most vibrant societies.

We also house the internationally important collection of Latin American art, ESCALA. Beginning with a broad survey of the area and its history in your first year, from pre-Conquest times to the present day, our course gives you a substantial degree of freedom. This allows you to focus on the topics and areas which inspire you the most, such as: We also offer a month-long summer course with fees paid for by us if you start a language from scratch via the intensive route.