Spanish Major, B.A.

General Information:

Bachelor of Arts

Students completing the major in Spanish major will:

• develop the linguistic skills necessary to communicate effectively in Spanish and, for students also majoring in secondary education, be equipped to teach Spanish (Academic);
• be prepared to perform job-related tasks in typical fields of work for those who combine Spanish language learning with study in another academic area (Vocational);
• see languages and cultures through the lens of a biblically-informed Christian worldview (Christian);
• develop an appreciation for the great American ideals of the United States through the study of the history and cultures of many other countries (Patriotic);
• grow in appreciation for Hispanic cultures, arts, and literatures, and in the ability critically to evaluate competing cultural constructions and truth claims (Cultural).

The foreign language program offers a major and minor in Spanish and courses in other languages. Students are encouraged to combine language study with other academic areas.

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