Professional Organizations
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Founded in 1883, the Modern Language Association of America provides opportunities for its members to share their scholarly findings and teaching experiences with colleagues and to discuss trends in the academy. MLA members host an annual convention and other meetings, work with related organizations, and sustain one of the finest publishing programs in the humanities. English
Real Academia Española (RAE)
Founded in 1713, the Real Academia Española is an institution dedicated to the preserving the unity of the Spanish language amidst its constant adaptation. The RAE website includes dictionaries, glossaries of grammatical terms, and orthographic texts. Spanish
Asociación de Academias de la Lengua Española (ASALE)
Founded in 1951, the Asociación de Academias de la Lengua Española works to support the unity, integrity, and growth of the Spanish language. The website includes dictionaries as well as grammatical and orthographic texts. Spanish
Learning and Practicing Spanish
The UCONN library does not offer language programs (for example, Rosetta Stone). However, local public libraries often offer these resources. For example, the Mansfield Public Library offers access to language learning systems. The American Place at the Hartford Public Library also offers access to language learning programs.
El Club de Español de UConn (UConn's Spanish Club) is organized by students interested in the Spanish language and culture. Its main function is to create a space where students have the opportunity to practice Spanish and improve their skills and fluency. It also offers a space to meet other students who are interested in Latin American and Spanish culture. A Spanish TA conducts the main meeting activity on a weekly basis. The organization is open to everybody and no experience is required.
