Welcome to the Department of Romance Studies at Boston University!
As our global community becomes increasingly interconnected and diverse, the command of world languages has never been more important. Fluency in the languages of other societies has become a necessity in our engagement with contemporary science, technology, business, and diplomacy. What is more, this fluency provides a unique passport to the enjoyment of literary and cinematic texts that have fundamentally defined other peoples and cultures.
Our dedicated and creative professors, lecturers, and graduate students share a steadfast commitment to excellence in research and teaching, whether it be through an introductory course focused on communicative and proficiency-oriented learning or an advanced graduate seminar on a revisionist rereading of the literary canon.
Our dynamic community of students and scholars engages in pioneering interdisciplinary study encompassing philology, post-structuralism, globalization & migration, visual arts & film, theatre & performance, Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies, Transatlantic Studies, Global South Studies, Holocaust & Human Rights Studies, Modernist Studies, and much more. Our flexible and diverse curriculum offers students vast opportunities to explore their interests and engage in the study of literature, linguistics, theory, film, and cultural studies across historical and geographical boundaries.
Check out our offerings in French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, and follow our Instagram accounts for the latest news! Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Rachel Mesch
Chair, Romance Studies
