The Department of Modern and Classical Languages seeks to provide undergraduate students communicative competence in a second language, greater understanding of and appreciation for other cultures, insight into the human experience of other peoples, intellectual development through enhanced cognitive and analytical skills, and the integration of these experiences with liberal arts into a world view which encompasses the historic Christian faith.

This major will permit the student to prepare for advanced literary studies, for secondary level teaching, or for other forms of employment in which a knowledge of Spanish and familiarity with Hispanic culture are required.

The Spanish Major consists of 32 credits of courses numbered 321 or higher and must include:

• Spanish 321, 322, 341, either 342 or 344, 462
• One 400-level literature course, normally 441, 443, or 494
• Eight credits of electives
• Students who study in a Spanish-speaking country must take one 400-level course upon their return. A maximum of 12 credits in Spanish with a grade of C+ or better from off-campus study may be applied to the major, with previous approval by the Spanish section head.