Idaho State University Languages Program

10/14/2026

Another conference highlight from this fall! In early October, Dr. Laufenberg presented her research and pedagogical strategies on teaching virtual theatre praxis at the Mountain Interstate Forum on Languages and Cultures, held at Elon University in Elon, North Carolina. Dr. Laufenberg was also to meet former Spanish MA student, Tracy Stapleton at the conference! After graduation from ISU, Tracy has gone on to be a Spanish Instructor at the University of South Carolina-Union. We love seeing how our program bridges geographical divides to continue forging friendships and connections beyond the virtual classroom!

10/12/2026

🌸📚 IT’S HERE! Our Spring 2027 Schedule is NOW LIVE! 🎉

Ready to plan your next semester? 🌷✨ Our Spring 2027 schedule is officially available! Now is the perfect time to explore your options, plan ahead, and get ready for a great semester.

📅 Check out the schedule today and start planning your Spring 2027 classes!

👉 Don’t wait—get a head start on your semester!

10/05/2026

From the classroom to an international forum!
Professor Eduardo Villalobos-Graillet recently participated in the Fourth International Forum on Literature in the Teaching of Spanish as a Foreign Language, organized by the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), where he presented “Family Memory as a Pedagogical Resource: A Proposal for Teaching Heritage Spanish through Pedro Martín’s Mexikid (2023).” The project grew directly out of Professor Villalobos-Graillet’s SPAN 2221 Spanish for Heritage Speakers I course this semester, exploring how graphic memoir and family memory can support heritage language learning.
But the project does not end there. Two graduate students in Spanish are currently further exploring Mexikid through a SPAN 6675 Independent Study, and in Spring 2027, this work will grow into SPAN 2200, U.S. Latino Graphic Memoirs, a new undergraduate course featuring Martín’s Mexikid and Mexikid Dreams. From one heritage Spanish classroom to international scholarship—and into new learning opportunities at ISU.

10/02/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Professor Marin on her inclusion in “How We Got It Together”, an exhibition celebrating the creative work of University of Wisconsin alumni who have received graduate degrees since 1986!
The exhibition brings together an inspiring range of artistic practices, including painting, ink work, ceramics, sculpture, performance art, photography, and personal life-work posters.

We’re proud to celebrate Professor Marin and her contribution to this exciting showcase of creativity, talent, and artistic journeys. Congratulations, Professor Marin 👏
Read ISU News full article: https://www.isu.edu/news/2026-fall/isu-faculty-featured-in-university-of-wisconsin-madison-art-showcase.html
Catalog Show link: https://howwegotittogether.blog/

09/23/2026

Celebrate the European Day of Languages with ISU!

Every September 26, the Council of Europe invites people around the world to celebrate linguistic diversity and the joy of learning languages. At ISU, the celebration continues throughout the year through our Spanish, French, and German programs.

Learning a language is more than learning words; it opens doors to new cultures, meaningful connections, academic opportunities, and future careers. Whether you want to begin a new language or take your skills further, there is a place for you at ISU!

Explore our language programs and discover where a new language can take you.

09/17/2026

Hey Bengals, this is your reminder that the deadline to apply for December 2026 graduation is coming up on September 21st. Make sure you get those applications in on time! 🎓

09/15/2026

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with ISU’s Spanish Program!

From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States. This year’s theme, “Unidos, somos más” (“Together, We Are More”), highlights how our diverse histories, cultures, and voices strengthen our communities.

Join us in celebrating Hispanic cultures, languages, and communities!

09/14/2026

📢 Recently added course for Fall 2026!
SPAN 2200 | South American Dictatorships
Professor Maria Claudia Huerta
Late-8-Week Course
Fully online, no set times

How do societies that have gone through long-term political violence deal with the aftermath? Through the study of fiction and documentary films, this course will explore how decades of dictatorships and civil wars in Argentina, Chile, and Peru are remembered and addressed today. No prerequisites!

09/08/2026

🎓 Ready to take your Spanish to the next level?

Applications for Idaho State University’s Spanish MA program, beginning Spring 2027, will begin being reviewed September 15, 2026.

If you’re interested, now is the time to start gathering your application materials, including:
• Two letters of recommendation
• Academic transcripts
• A Spanish academic writing sample
• A short video explaining your goals for the program

Have questions? Reach out to the Spanish MA program at [email protected]. We’d be happy to help!

09/04/2026

Today is the deadline!

Hey Graduate Students!

We wanted to remind you that the last day to opt out of the ISU Book Bundle is September 4th (this Friday).

All students are automatically enrolled in the Book Bundle, which costs $25 per credit and provides required materials for each class on a rental basis for the entire semester.

Please calculate your costs to see if the Book Bundle makes sense for you. If you're not planning to use it, make sure you've opted out before the deadline!