Spanish Major
What is a Spanish Major?
Perhaps you’ve already fallen in love with the poems of Pablo Neruda and the novels of Gabriel GarcÃa Márquez and realized that you want a deeper look into the culture and language in which these writers flourish. Or maybe you’ve got a businesslike mind and see a lot of potential in the developing economies of South America. Regardless of what your interest may be, a Spanish major will provide you a unique insight into the second most widely spoken language in the world.
Spoken throughout Central and South America, Spain, and many parts of the United States, knowledge of Spanish is a bridge into varied cultures that span several continents and dozens of centuries. In addition to becoming fluent in the language, a Spanish major also obtains a broad knowledge of the history of the Spanish-speaking world. From Aztecs ruins to Argentine fascism, you’ll delve into the social, political, and economic elements that have made Spanish one of the most important languages in the world.
Many colleges recommend or require that you spend at least a semester studying in a Spanish-speaking country of your choice.
SAMPLE CURRICULUM
Advanced Spanish Composition
Intermediate Spanish Composition
Intermediate Spanish
Introduction to Spanish American Culture
Introduction to Spanish Literature
Masterpieces of Modern Spanish Literature
Modern Hispanic-American Literature
Modern Spanish Syntax
Seminar in Hispanic Culture
Spanish Grammar Review
Spanish Pronunciation
HIGH SCHOOl PREPARATION
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