Both?majors?and?minors?in Spanish are expected to acquire a strong grasp of language and the ability to analyze and critically evaluate works of literature, film, and other instances of Spanish-language culture. The Spanish program?s?curriculum?is composed of a mixture of courses focused on the written and spoken language, as well as Spanish literature and culture. Our Spanish students undertake the shared tasks of oral work, coupled with listening comprehension and reading in the context of culture. This complete approach to language acquisition goes hand-in-hand with cultural immersion, and the resulting linguistic and cultural fluency in Spanish facilitates successful?study abroad.