Study Abroad in
Costa Rica
The Department of Modern Languages partners with UCF’s Costa Rica Center to offer an oppurtunity to increase your learning of Spanish language and culture through a combination of classroom instruction and community engagement.
Summer B, June 27 – July 18, 2026
Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
In the News
In Memoriam: Paolo A. Giordano
January 12, 2026 Paolo A. Giordano, professor emeritus in UCF’s Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, passed away Nov. 24, 2025.
UCF Remembers Beloved Languages Senior Instructor Grazia A. Spina
December 17, 2025 Maria Grazia Spina, a long-time instructor in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, passed away on November 11, 2025. She was a gifted teacher, a dedicated mentor and a cherished member of the campus community.
Catch the Latest Episode of The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures Podcast
October 15, 2025 In the newest episode of the Modern Languages & Literatures Podcast, Alumna Lillana Ramos talks about her experience with her TEFL Certificate and the EPIK program.
Degree Programs
We offer degrees and certificates at both the
graduate and undergraduate level along with
several minor programs.
RECENT FACULTY PUBLICATIONS
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Sentient Books: AI’s Impact on Creation. Ed. Sandra Sousa and Susana Antunes. Holden, MA: Quod Manet. 2025