Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
SLU-Madrid offers students a robust education in the humanities and social sciences. Find information on our programs below.
Communication
Rosana Vivar Navas, Ph.D., program director
SLU-Madrid's Department of Communication offers a comprehensive, internationally-focused education in communication. We offer a blended approach to theory and application, emphasizing understanding while cultivating ability.
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English
Timothy Ryan Day, Ph.D., program director
The study of English includes literature, rhetoric and professional and creative writing. Deepen your understanding and appreciation of literature's imaginative value, gain a global perspective on English literature as world literature, and hone your skills in expressing and arguing for your ideas in various contexts.
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Visual and Performing Arts
Fabiola Martínez Rodríguez, Ph.D., program director
The Department of Visual and Performing Arts explores and celebrates the disciplines of studio art, art history, dance, music and theatre. Get hands-on experience in the arts through visits to galleries, music performances and theatre productions.
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Humanities
Carolina Aznar, Ph.D., interim chair
Through the study of anthropology, classical languages, history, philosophy and theology, SLU-Madrid's Division of Humanities offers students an opportunity to learn more about themselves, society and their place in the world.
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ESL, Modern Languages and Education
Hamish Binns, program director
Be more than just bilingual. SLU-Madrid offers language courses in Arabic, Chinese, English as a Second Language, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish.
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Political Science
Barah Mikaïl, Ph.D., program director
Our Department of Political Science offers an in-depth study of international relations and the political processes that guide nations around the world.
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Psychology
Eduardo Fernández-Cruz, Ph.D., interim program director
SLU-Madrid's Department of Psychology provides students with a broad background in the discipline of psychology to help them gain an understanding of the human mind and behavior from a variety of different perspectives.
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Spanish
Aitor Bikandi-Mejías, Ph.D., program director
SLU-Madrid's Spanish department offers a wide range of Spanish language courses, from introductory undergraduate courses to graduate-level study.