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UCLA’s Department of Spanish and Portuguese is dedicated to research and teaching related to the languages, literatures, and cultures of the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking worlds.

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Discover how you can further your knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese through our placement exam.
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Department of Spanish & Portuguese PTE policies and practices for course enrollment.
Languages Offered
The Department of Spanish & Portuguese offers language courses in the following languages: Portuguese, Spanish, Spanish for Heritage Speakers, Basque, Catalan, and Quechua/Kichwa.

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