The RC Spanish Program
The RC Spanish Program is the largest of the six intensive language programs; not surprising considering the rising prominence of Spanish in American culture and society.
Program Head: Olga Lopez-Cotin (olcotin@umich.edu)
The Residential College Spanish program offers the Spanish lunch table and Spanish coffee hours (Tertulia) to provide the opportunity to practice Spanish in informal situations. Anyone—students, faculty and friends—who can say something in Spanish are welcome. The Spanish table is held 4 days per week in the South Dining Hall: Monday through Thursday 11 a.m.-12 p.m., and Monday and Thursday 12-1 p.m. There are always several teachers on hand ready to converse with students. On occasion, we invite special guests to join us.
The Tertulia is held every Wednesday from 3:00–5:00 p.m. in the Greene Lounge. Casual conversation and other forms of cultural exchange take place. Occasionally guests also visit the Tertulia. Both activities are excellent opportunities for students to practice the skills they have been acquiring in the classroom. Both activities are integral parts of the R.C. Spanish Program and enrolled students are expected to participate in them on a regular basis.
Click here for more specifics on the Spanish Language program procedures and requirements.
