The Department?s learning objectives are aligned with the National Standards of Foreign Language Learning. Your Spanish courses will allow you to:

• Develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing Spanish.
• Make connections to other disciplines of study by acquiring knowledge of the practices, products and perspectives of the cultures studied.
• Gain greater insights into your own and other cultures, so that you can better appreciate and understand other people?s way of life, points of view and their contributions to the world.
• Participate in multilingual and multicultural communities in the U.S. and abroad.
• Spanish major requirements include courses in language, literature, conversation and civilization taught by native speakers.
• Practical experience using the language through internship opportunities in a variety of settings.
• Experience the culture firsthand though study abroad or a Spanish immersion program.
• Participate in an array of cultural events on campus hosted by Phi Sigma Iota, the international foreign language honor society, Spanish Club and Multicultural Student Life office. Students can also participate in cultural activities beyond the campus.