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SAMLA 98: ROML

On Friday, November 6, Dr. Patricia Catoria and Fabio Passos presented at SAMLA 98 conference in Atlanta, GA.   Fabio Passos presenting "Turismo de la memoria: la reestructuración de la imagen urbana a través de O Agente Secreto"     Fabio Passos (MA student in Spanish) presented "Turismo de la memoria: la reestructuración de la imagen urbana a través de O Agente Secreto" in the panel "The City as Threshold: Hospitality,…

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Celebrating Community and Scholarship: Romance Languages Faculty and Graduate Students at APSA in Princeton

From October 22 to 24, 2026, graduate students and faculty from the University of Georgia's Department of Romance Languages presented their research and participated in scholarly conversations at the 14th American Portuguese Studies Association (APSA) Conference, held at Princeton University. Representing a wide range of research interests, UGA Romance Languages participants contributed to discussions on Brazilian music, Lusophone literature,…

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Lume entrevista: Cris Lira

Writer Cris Lira is the featured guest in a new episode of Lume Literatura, the literary podcast available on Deezer. Released on October 12, 2026, the 51-minute episode, titled “Lume entrevista: Cris Lira,” brings the guest into the podcast’s ongoing series of conversations celebrating literature and contemporary voices.   The interview offers listeners an opportunity to discover Cris Lira’s literary work, particularly her latest poetry…
Portuguese

Lukas Williams in Madrid
Language and Cultural Immersion in Sevilla

Lucas Williams, a second-year Biomedical Physiology major, spent six weeks in Sevilla, Spain, through the UGA en España program. Living with a host family, taking Spanish courses, and traveling throughout the country gave him the opportunity to strengthen his language skills while experiencing Spanish culture, traditions, and everyday life firsthand.       What drew you to this study abroad program and what did you hope to learn…

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Sharina Maíllo-Pozo’s Book Reaches New Audiences with Spanish Translation in the Dominican Republic

Associate Professor Sharina Maíllo-Pozo celebrated the Spanish-language publication of her book Puentes Sonoros with a series of events in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in September and October 2026. The Spanish translation of Bridging Sonic Borders was officially launched on October 1 as part of the International Book Fair in Santo Domingo, bringing Sharina’s scholarship to Spanish-speaking audiences. The book’s publisher also organized…

Katherine Fivgas in Barcelona
From UGA to Madrid and Barcelona: Finding Confidence in Spanish Beyond the Classroom

Katherine Fivgas, a Journalism major with minors in Spanish and Women’s Studies, participated in the UGA en España Madrid-Barcelona program from May 8 to June 5, 2026. She shares how everyday conversations, new friendships, and life in Spain strengthened her Spanish and her confidence beyond the classroom.    What drew you to the Madrid-Barcelona study abroad program, and what did you hope to learn or experience? I wanted a…

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UGA French Honor Society Hosts Fall Picnic

On Wednesday, September 23rd, UGA’s chapter of the Pi Delta Phi National French Honor Society hosted a picnic on New College Lawn. It was a wonderful occasion for PDP members to catch up with each other and ROML Faculty, as well as getting the word out about our organization to prospective new members. Drs. Ovrom and Denino from ROML’s French section were in attendance, as was department head Dr. Bultman. The organizers were also thrilled that…
French

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To Study a Language is to Study People: A FLTA's Journey to UGA

This semester, Felipe Guedes M. Vieira joins the UGA community as a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) in the Department of Romance Languages. As he begins teaching Portuguese, he brings with him years of experience in language education and research in Brazil. Below, Felipe shares more about his journey to UGA. I was always fascinated by languages and by the different ways people communicate and make sense of the world. Over…
Portuguese

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From Avid Reader to Educator: Mateus Braz’s Fulbright Journey

Welcome to Mateus Braz! This is his first semester teaching Portuguese to UGA students as a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FTLA) in the Department of Romance Languages. Mateus shares his reflections on his journey to become a teacher:  While my mom was preparing her classes, I would walk into her room, half asleep, and ask her “Mom, where’s Pwato?” I didn’t know who Plato was then, but I surely enjoyed sitting on top of his…
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2026 New Faculty

The Department of Romance Languages is welcoming five faculty members to the University of Georgia in Fall 2026. Together, their diverse research expertise and innovative courses offer exciting new opportunities for students of languages and world cultures. Each brings new perspectives to our Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian programs.            María José Gutiérrez Jiménez joins us as Assistant Professor of…
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