As part of the Foreign Languages and Literatures Department at UMKC, we offer undergraduate (BA and Minor) and graduate (MA in Romance Languages) degrees.
It is our mission to offer a comprehensive education on Spanish language, literatures and cultures. From Chicago to Tierra de Fuego, from Los Angeles to Barcelona, from Miami to Equatorial Guinea: life is a trip, where are YOU going? "Who reads much and walks much sees much and knows much." Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote
03/09/2026
You are invited! World Languages and Cultures Department is hosting an international conference on Spanish language coming of age narratives in September in collaboration with the Universidad de La Frontera , Facultad de Humanidades
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11/21/2025
11/18/2025
Kansas City resguarda una representación de que sale de lo común: como un personaje moderno en medio de una alegoría contra la tiranía.
Esta obra maestra del artista español Luis Quintanilla es el tema de la ponencia que compartirán con nosotros Viviana Grieco y Alberto Villamandos, catedráticos de la UMKC que estarán de visita en Guanajuato. Acompáñanos este 19 de noviembre. Entrada libre.
10/24/2025
10/01/2025
This Spring!
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09/29/2025
We are meeting on October 6 at 6pm at Broadway Cafe in Westport to discuss the great Cometierra, by Argentinian author Dolores Reyes. You are invited!
09/28/2025
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Grupo Folklórico Izcalli, Grupo Quimbaya KC, Mariachi Estrella KC, and Viva Social Dance Studio (Viva) choreographed performances for a collaborative halftime show at Sunday's Chiefs game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/kansas-city-hispanic-dance-musical-groups-represent-various-cultures-at-chiefs-halftime-show
09/23/2025
MoWest brings back their Spanish program After 5 years, Mowest has brought back their Spanish program at four separate levels: Elementary Spanish I, Elementary Spanish II, Intermediate Spanish I and Intermediate Spanish II. Taught by Professor
09/17/2025
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-other-side-story-tickets-1623972939779?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Other Side Story The Extraordinary journey of the Puerto Rican people in the USA. It's a magical play with music, dancing and a lot of heart by Angel Vazquez
09/17/2025
Family Weekend is almost here! Join us from 11 a.m. to noon, Sept. 20 in Scofield 109 for lotería (bingo), dancing by the Tango Club and appetizers from Baba’s Pantry. Explore resource tables with campus programs and services and connect with family, friends and the campus community. Register now to save your spot and be part of the celebration! Link in comments below.
08/28/2025
Step into the ancient skies of the Maya at Turner Community Library! in the Starlab we’ll journey back in time to see the stars as the Maya once did centuries ago. Ages 5+ can watch in wonder Saturday, Sept. 6 at 11:00 am!
Registration required - sign up here at: https://www.kckpl.org/event/stargazing-through-mayan-eyes-82490
