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.

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.
Research, Publications, Awards, and More: Highlights from a Semester of Faculty Achievements
Through new books, papers published in journals, media appearances, and more, Bowdoin faculty members complemented their time in the classroom during the fall semester with a variety of scholarly and artistic contributions.

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