Romance Languages and Literatures

The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at Bowdoin engages students and faculty in a variety of collaborative pedagogical and research experiences and approaches to further expand knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of Francophone, Italian, and Hispanic cultures.

Sills Hall Makeover Nearly Complete
A major renovation project at Sills Hall is nearly complete, although you wouldn’t necessarily know it from looking at the building from the outside.
Gustavo Faverón Patriau’s Latest Novel on Shortlist for Major Literary Prize
The professor of Romance languages and literatures is down to the final three in the search for the winner of one of the biggest prizes in Spanish language fiction, the Finestres Award. Minimosca is the Peruvian writer’s third novel.
Margaret Boyle’s “Sabor Judío” Book Award Finalist
Associate Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures Margaret Boyle’s Sabor Judío: The Jewish Mexican Cookbook was named a Jewish Book Award finalist for the Jane and Stuart Weitzman Family Award in the food writing and cookbooks category.

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