Spanish

Professor seeks to remedy Spanish ‘cultural connections’

Muriel Almeida/Contributing Writer   After reshaping the Spanish Heritage Language program at the University, Dr. Marisa Filgueras-Gomez an Assistant Professor of Spanish Applied Linguistics, is bringing students closer to their Hispanic roots. Filgueras-Gomez felt that many students are losing touch with their Hispanic culture, so she recreated the program to be centered around the cultural […]

University study reveals biases in the Spanish-speaking community

A new University study shows that people in Miami likely judge others on how they speak Spanish.

Spanish to form bridge between China and Latin America

Daniela Perez/ Staff Writer Anyone familiar with economic terms can resonate with a popular headline: “If China sneezes, the world catches a cold.” As business and economic interests begin to broaden their horizons, the Chinese are introducing a new language to their curriculum: the language of Gabriel Garcia Marquez and our cafecito distributors — Spanish. […]

The Baroque Express — 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., July 4, 2017

Pat Mediterraneo by Joan Manuel Serrat Quiéreme Mucho by Julio Iglesias Corazón de Poeta by Jeanette Noelia by Nino Bravo Y Còmo Es Él by José Luis Perales Echame a mi La Culpa by Albert Hammond Prometimos No Llorar by Palito Ortega — Insoportablemente Bella by Emmanuel El Triste by José José Quieres Ser Mi Amante by Camilo Sesto Esta Noche Quiero Brandy by […]

“La Nona” FIU Theatre’s first production completely in Spanish

For the first time in 42 years, the Department of Theatre will stage a play completely in Spanish. “La Nona,” Roberto Cossa’s story of an immigrant family working to feed their grandmother, opens on Friday, Sept. 23. For instructor Marina Pareja, who did the play years ago in English, it’s a real change. “I wanted […]

Quiero Rock #11

Dj Manny Sunday April 3 Sunday 2:00pm – 3:00pm   Caloncho – Pasa El Tiempo – Mexico Jorge Drexler – Al otro lada del Rio – Uruguay Gaby Moreno – Quizas, Quizas, Quizas – Guatemala Gepe – Invierno – Chile Alex Ferreira feat. Ximena Sari~ana – Gravedad – Dominican   Sr. Bikini – Apache – […]

Yoani Sanchez speaks message of freedom to University

Consuelo Naranjo/Staff Writer Yoani Sánchez, Cuban independent journalist and activist, received the University’s Medallion of Courage on Monday, April 1. The award recognizes individuals who pursue or defend a noble cause at a personal cost. Sánchez brought a message of democratization for Cuba to countries in Europe, South America and the United States. Sanchez left […]

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