The Department of Foreign Languages offers courses designed to help the student develop skills in speaking, writing, reading, and understanding a foreign language. In doing so, this may enhance the student’s employment opportunities in a variety of ways, in addition to contributing to the student’s broad humanistic education.
Knowledge of Spanish, especially in combination with another field of study, provides countless opportunities for engaging and rewarding careers within the global economy. It may also create a unique opportunity for those studying education, as the demand for bilingual educators and English instruction increases. Spanish is a very global language, spoken as the first language in Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic. Many United States residents also speak Spanish as their native language.
The main objectives of the Spanish major program are to strengthen the student’s understanding and fluency in the language while teaching them about the culture behind it.
The Spanish major is designed to increase the student’s ability to communicate in Spanish and to provide a broad understanding of Spanish and Spanish-American culture. The language skills and cultural knowledge acquired will enhance employment opportunities in many fields, including:
Law
Government
Travel and tourism
Teaching
Careers in conjunction with another area of expertise
Law enforcement
International business and commerce
Accounting
Print and electronic media
Human resources
Health care
Recent Graduates’ Job Placements
International accountant
Attorney
Health care administrator
Spanish tavern manager
CNN news producer
Teacher
Intelligence service officer
Foreign service officer
International business executive
Bank vice-president.
Opportunities for Graduate Studies Law School, M.A. and Ph.D. in Spanish, Latin-American Studies,Comparative Literature, International Affairs, or Library/Information Science. Graduate School Admissions
Michigan State University
University of Miami Law School
University of Northern Iowa
Farleigh Dickenson
Ohio State University
Marquette University
University of Pittsburgh
Program Details
Curriculum
A student may begin studying Spanish at the beginning or intermediate level if necessary in courses SPAN 101-104, but SPAN 105 is the first course to be counted for the Spanish major. If the beginning-intermediate courses are taken, they will be counted as electives. Incoming students will be placed into the appropriate course based on their language assessment test and previous experience.
Spanish majors must plan their program with the consultation of their assigned major-advisor in the Department of Foreign Languages. All decisions will be subject to the Chairperson’s approval. There is also a Spanish minor available.
Alpha Mu Gamma is a national collegiate foreign language honor society, sponsored by the Department, to recognize superior achievements of the student.
Study Abroad Option
Although it is not a requirement, Spanish majors are encouraged to study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country for a summer, semester, or academic year in order to more fully immerse themselves in the language and culture. Interested students may choose from numerous accredited programs sponsored by both American and foreign countries, with approval from King’s College officials. Students should consult the Office of Study Abroad and their major-advisor in the Department of Foreign Languages for assistance.
Optional description with very limited text styles for bold, italic. interwoven on a molecular level with intrinsic healing frequencies to produce motionless flight across the void of space.