Latin American, Latino & Iberian Studies

Welcome to LALIS

The Department of Latin American, Latino & Iberian Studies (LALIS) is a diverse community that perceives the study of language, literature, and culture as integral to understanding the human experience. Our interdisciplinary humanities program highlights the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Iberian Peninsula and the Americas, including varieties of Spanglish in the United States. Our unique and expanding course catalog, which emphasizes content relevant to the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking worlds, includes courses in languages, literatures, linguistics, and community-based learning, as well as film, theater, performance, translation, cultural, and Latino studies. In LALIS, we welcome students of all linguistic backgrounds, whether their language experience began at home or in school, in the United States or abroad. We prepare students to engage in purposeful lives by fostering intellectual curiosity and integrity, cross-cultural awareness, and linguistic empathy.

We are committed to empowering students to combat racial and social inequities.
Welcome to LALIS

The Department of Latin American, Latino & Iberian Studies (LALIS) is a diverse community that perceives the study of language, literature, and culture as integral to understanding the human experience. Our interdisciplinary humanities program highlights the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Iberian Peninsula and the Americas, including varieties of Spanglish in the United States. Our unique and expanding course catalog, which emphasizes content relevant to the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking worlds, includes courses in languages, literatures, linguistics, and community-based learning, as well as film, theater, performance, translation, cultural, and Latino studies. In LALIS, we welcome students of all linguistic backgrounds, whether their language experience began at home or in school, in the United States or abroad. We prepare students to engage in purposeful lives by fostering intellectual curiosity and integrity, cross-cultural awareness, and linguistic empathy.

We are committed to empowering students to combat racial and social inequities.
Welcome to LALIS

The Department of Latin American, Latino & Iberian Studies (LALIS) is a diverse community that perceives the study of language, literature, and culture as integral to understanding the human experience. Our interdisciplinary humanities program highlights the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Iberian Peninsula and the Americas, including varieties of Spanglish in the United States. Our unique and expanding course catalog, which emphasizes content relevant to the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking worlds, includes courses in languages, literatures, linguistics, and community-based learning, as well as film, theater, performance, translation, cultural, and Latino studies. In LALIS, we welcome students of all linguistic backgrounds, whether their language experience began at home or in school, in the United States or abroad. We prepare students to engage in purposeful lives by fostering intellectual curiosity and integrity, cross-cultural awareness, and linguistic empathy.

We are committed to empowering students to combat racial and social inequities.
Welcome to LALIS

The Department of Latin American, Latino & Iberian Studies (LALIS) is a diverse community that perceives the study of language, literature, and culture as integral to understanding the human experience. Our interdisciplinary humanities program highlights the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Iberian Peninsula and the Americas, including varieties of Spanglish in the United States. Our unique and expanding course catalog, which emphasizes content relevant to the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking worlds, includes courses in languages, literatures, linguistics, and community-based learning, as well as film, theater, performance, translation, cultural, and Latino studies. In LALIS, we welcome students of all linguistic backgrounds, whether their language experience began at home or in school, in the United States or abroad. We prepare students to engage in purposeful lives by fostering intellectual curiosity and integrity, cross-cultural awareness, and linguistic empathy.

We are committed to empowering students to combat racial and social inequities.
Welcome to LALIS

The Department of Latin American, Latino & Iberian Studies (LALIS) is a diverse community that perceives the study of language, literature, and culture as integral to understanding the human experience. Our interdisciplinary humanities program highlights the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Iberian Peninsula and the Americas, including varieties of Spanglish in the United States. Our unique and expanding course catalog, which emphasizes content relevant to the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking worlds, includes courses in languages, literatures, linguistics, and community-based learning, as well as film, theater, performance, translation, cultural, and Latino studies. In LALIS, we welcome students of all linguistic backgrounds, whether their language experience began at home or in school, in the United States or abroad. We prepare students to engage in purposeful lives by fostering intellectual curiosity and integrity, cross-cultural awareness, and linguistic empathy.

We are committed to empowering students to combat racial and social inequities.
Welcome to LALIS

The Department of Latin American, Latino & Iberian Studies (LALIS) is a diverse community that perceives the study of language, literature, and culture as integral to understanding the human experience. Our interdisciplinary humanities program highlights the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Iberian Peninsula and the Americas, including varieties of Spanglish in the United States. Our unique and expanding course catalog, which emphasizes content relevant to the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking worlds, includes courses in languages, literatures, linguistics, and community-based learning, as well as film, theater, performance, translation, cultural, and Latino studies. In LALIS, we welcome students of all linguistic backgrounds, whether their language experience began at home or in school, in the United States or abroad. We prepare students to engage in purposeful lives by fostering intellectual curiosity and integrity, cross-cultural awareness, and linguistic empathy.

We are committed to empowering students to combat racial and social inequities.
Welcome to LALIS

The Department of Latin American, Latino & Iberian Studies (LALIS) is a diverse community that perceives the study of language, literature, and culture as integral to understanding the human experience. Our interdisciplinary humanities program highlights the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Iberian Peninsula and the Americas, including varieties of Spanglish in the United States. Our unique and expanding course catalog, which emphasizes content relevant to the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking worlds, includes courses in languages, literatures, linguistics, and community-based learning, as well as film, theater, performance, translation, cultural, and Latino studies. In LALIS, we welcome students of all linguistic backgrounds, whether their language experience began at home or in school, in the United States or abroad. We prepare students to engage in purposeful lives by fostering intellectual curiosity and integrity, cross-cultural awareness, and linguistic empathy.

We are committed to empowering students to combat racial and social inequities.
Welcome to LALIS

The Department of Latin American, Latino & Iberian Studies (LALIS) is a diverse community that perceives the study of language, literature, and culture as integral to understanding the human experience. Our interdisciplinary humanities program highlights the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Iberian Peninsula and the Americas, including varieties of Spanglish in the United States. Our unique and expanding course catalog, which emphasizes content relevant to the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking worlds, includes courses in languages, literatures, linguistics, and community-based learning, as well as film, theater, performance, translation, cultural, and Latino studies. In LALIS, we welcome students of all linguistic backgrounds, whether their language experience began at home or in school, in the United States or abroad. We prepare students to engage in purposeful lives by fostering intellectual curiosity and integrity, cross-cultural awareness, and linguistic empathy.

We are committed to empowering students to combat racial and social inequities.

Feature Stories

UR Now: Research & Innovation

A collaborative photo project reclaims lost moments in time

Professor Karina Vázquez’s online gallery documents Latinx vacations of the past.

Sustainability leaders from around the world spoke at University of Richmond during International Education Week

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Scholars without borders

Experts from around the world participated in UR's International Education Week to discuss solutions to local and global sustainability.

Upcoming Events

Latinos Against Spooky Sh*t: A Platica with Jonathan Perez

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Oct 16

Content Creation Career Workshop with @LatinosAgainstSpookySh*t

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Faculty Highlights

Giancaspro published in “Oxford Handbook of the Portuguese Language”

David Giancaspro, associate professor of Spanish, published the chapter "L2 and L3 Acquisition" in the Oxford Handbook of the Portuguese Language.

Giancaspro publishes on how study abroad helps grammar processing

David Giancaspro, associate professor of Spanish, published “I need some time to process this: Selective benefits of study abroad for L2 learners' on-line sensitivity to subjunctive mood in Spanish" in Study Abroad Research in Second Language Acquisition and International Education.

Vázquez awarded at Colloquy

Karina Vázquez, senior teaching faculty of Latin American, Latino, and Iberian studies, received the 2026 Distinguished Educator Award from the University of Richmond at Colloquy.

Giancaspro receives award from University of Richmond's Latinx Student Programming Board

David Giancaspro, associate professor of Spanish, received the El Corazón Award from the Latinx Student Programming Board. The award recognizes outstanding dedication and commitment to uplifting the Latinx community at the University of Richmond and honors passion, advocacy, and meaningful contributions that have impacted the lives of Latinx students, staff, and faculty.

LALIS Feature Stories & News

A University of Richmond student interns at Summer Stock Austin

UR Now: STUDENT EXPERIENCE

It’s showtime for these University of Richmond interns, with help from the Richmond Guarantee

Students got behind-the-scenes looks at Summer Stock Austin, Host of Sparrows Aerial Circus, and the Maryland Symphony Orchestra during their summer fellowships.

University of Richmond student headed to graduate school.

UR Now: ALUMNI

The next stop for some members of the University of Richmond Class of 2026: Top graduate schools

Meet five new alumni who are heading to graduate school at Cambridge/MIT, Columbia, Duke, University of Michigan, and University of Southern California.

University of Richmond alum Katherine Mazzer in Cambodia

UR Now: UNIVERSITY NEWS

Peace Corps ranks University of Richmond among the top 10 volunteer-producing colleges and universities

Spiders are working for peace around the world.

University of Richmond students on an Encompass trip

UR Now: STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Students gain a global perspective through the University of Richmond EnCompass program

Students explore Chile, the Netherlands, and New Zealand.

SSIR Living on the Frontera, Trip to San Diego and Tijuana

Living on the Frontera: U.S./Mexico Border

Resources

Global Studio

Office of International Education

Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum

Office of Sustainability

Contact Information

Mailing Address:
Department of Latin American, Latino, and Iberian Studies
University of Richmond
211 Richmond Way
Carole Weinstein International Center
University of Richmond, VA 23173

Phone: (804) 484-1543
Fax: (804) 484-1544

Department Chair: Dr. Elizabeth Kissling
Academic Administrative Coordinator: Sarah Helen Studebaker
Director of Community-Based Learning: Dr. Karina Vazquez
Director of Spanish Intensive Language Program: Dr. Corrado Corradini

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Student Award Winners

Congratulations to the 2026 LALIS Award Winners:

LALIS and the Student Hub Collaborate to Launch Latinx Magazine

LALIS Students Present Research

Facilities Staff Contribute to Latest Museum Exhibition

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