Spanish
Major & Minor
Bachelor of Arts
¿Por qué estudiar español? In our global world, knowing a second language gives you an advantage in your career outlook, but also personally expands your knowledge of other cultures to be the bridge that unites humanity. As a Spanish student, you will build your proficiency in the Spanish language and study in-depth Spanish and Spanish-American literatures and cultures that can be leveraged in your future endeavors.
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Program Highlights
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Jordan Family Language House is a residence hall specifically designed to encourage students to immerse themselves in one of the modern languages and cultures.
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Students are encouraged to acquire firsthand experiences by studying abroad. Almost all of our majors spend at least a semester abroad, in Spain, Mexico, Peru, Costa Rica, Chile, or Argentina.
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Dip your toe into language and cultural immersion with a three-week JanTerm course:
- Spanish Immersion in Malaga, Spain
- Mexico, Querétaro, and Beyond
- Discovering Argentina
Finish in Four*
with the skills to launch your career
Being bilingual
is a superpower in the global world we live in. Your four-year academic experience will strengthen and refine your skills in Spanish and enable you to communicate, think critically, and collaborate. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to:
- clearly communicate orally in Spanish for presentations and casual conversations;
- demonstrate knowledge of cultural concepts of Spanish-speaking countries; and
- have working knowledge of Spanish grammar and syntax to create effective written communication.
Explore our Graduate Outcomes to learn more about what our graduates are doing today.
Meet our Faculty
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Popular Courses
- Spanish Short Stories
- Spanish Literature and Film
- Contemporary Spanish Poetry
- Female Leaders in Latin American History and Culture
- Black and Indigenous Latin American Literature and Film
- Latin American Women Writers: Recent Short Fiction
- Andean Science Fiction