The Master's degree in Spanish enhances skills in the areas of Spanish linguistics, Latin America and Peninsular Literature, Creative Writing, and Latina/o Literature and Language. The program fosters critical and creative thinking skills through the study of literature, linguistics, translation, creative writing, and culture. The program promotes these skills by introducing students to philosophical issues examined in literature and art; writing and analytical skills; and the rich cultural complexities of languages, peoples, and nations across the globe. This program offers several concentrations.