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Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies are taught in the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies. Spanish has been taught as a degree subject at Leeds since 1918 and Portuguese since the 1940s, making us one of the longest-standing providers in the UK. We combine this long-established tradition of scholarship with a dynamic approach to Hispanic and Lusophone Studies and support a wide range of teaching and research interests in Spain, Portugal, Latin America and Spanish and Portuguese-speaking Africa. Our research culture is multidisciplinary and actively combines the interests and expertise of a team of academics specialised in language, literature, history, social sciences, cultural and film studies. We are proud of our strong connection with the (on-campus) cultural branches of the governments of Spain and Portugal: the Cervantes Institute, the Ramon Llull Institute and the Camões Institute. In partnership with the Department, these institutes host a large number of cultural events and academic activities. We're proud to announce that The Times Good University Guide 2013 has recognised the excellence of our teaching at University of Leeds through a top 10 placing for BA Spanish and BA Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies.

In the periphery of São Paulo, the pregnant single mother Cleuza works as a maid in the flat of a middle-class family. E...
08/10/2026

In the periphery of São Paulo, the pregnant single mother Cleuza works as a maid in the flat of a middle-class family. Each of her sons has a different unknown father

Federico has a unique talent of stealing others' luck. He is cheated by Samuel and decides to take revenge. He locates T...
22/09/2026

Federico has a unique talent of stealing others' luck. He is cheated by Samuel and decides to take revenge. He locates Tomas, a plane crash survivor, to steal Samuel's luck.

17/09/2026
10/09/2026
What do students really learn from a Year Abroad? While language development is often the most visible outcome, an inter...
30/07/2026

What do students really learn from a Year Abroad? While language development is often the most visible outcome, an international placement is also a transformative experience that involves personal growth, cultural adaptation, academic development and the acquisition of valuable transferable skills.
To explore these experiences in greater depth, a group of Spanish students took part in a series of focus groups (led by Juan Muñoz López and Isabel Molina-Vidal as part of a scholarship project) where they reflected on the opportunities and challenges they encountered during their Year Abroad in Spanish-speaking countries. Through open and honest discussions, they examined themes such as cultural integration, language learning, academic adjustment, identity, independence and professional development.
Building on these conversations, the students collaborated to create a Spanish-language podcast aimed at future Year Abroad students. The podcast shares first-hand experiences, practical advice and personal reflections, offering an authentic student perspective on what it is really like to live, study and work abroad.
The project demonstrates the value of reflective practice as a tool for learning. By revisiting and discussing their experiences together, the students were able to identify key moments of growth, recognise the skills they had developed and articulate the impact of their time abroad. In turn, the podcast provides a meaningful peer-to-peer resource that can help future students prepare for their own international journeys.
Beyond serving as a guide for prospective participants, the podcast highlights how narrative reflection can foster confidence, intercultural communication and deeper engagement with learning. It also showcases the richness of student voices and the importance of creating opportunities for learners to share their experiences with one another.
The podcast was created by Emily Ch*****ne, Jacinta Hitz, Madeleine McLeod and Zosia Senska, whose thoughtful contributions offer valuable insights into the Year Abroad experience and the lasting impact it can have on students’ personal, academic and professional development.
https://celt.leeds.ac.uk/from-focus-group-to-podcast-learning-from-the-year-abroad-through-shared-reflection/

24/06/2026
Orgullosísim@s de nuestra estudiante de SPLAS, Chanel Clarke, en la presentación de su póster durante la Undergraduate R...
10/06/2026

Orgullosísim@s de nuestra estudiante de SPLAS, Chanel Clarke, en la presentación de su póster durante la Undergraduate Research Conference

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