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Spanish Studies
The world’s second language, and yours too
Spanish is the second-most popular language in the world, spoken by more than 400 million people. A major in Spanish Studies enables students to communicate with people of different linguistic and cultural backgrounds and helps foster understanding between cultures in our global society.
The ability to use a foreign language and to employ knowledge about another culture is highly valued by the business and professional communities, and multilingualism and intercultural competence are essential credentials for leadership today in diverse fields. Our graduates choose a variety of career paths: some become teachers, translators or interpreters; others are employed in publishing, broadcasting, government, international travel, financial services or other areas of international business. Coupled with other expertise acquired in joint or double majors, Spanish majors have opportunities in international marketing, advertising and other communications industries. Some students enter careers with international organizations such as the United Nations, International Red Cross or the World Health Organization, while others go on to advanced degrees in preparation for work in international law, diplomacy and college teaching.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Oral Communication
- Advanced Grammar
- Social Issues in Literature
- Politics and Literature
- Literature and Language as Expression of Distinct Cultures
- History of the Language
- Great Authors and Themes
- Film Studies
- The Spanish-Speaking Countries of the World
CAREER OPTIONS
- Education
- Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
- Translation and Interpretation
- Diplomacy
- Business and Industry
- Law Enforcement and National Security
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Literature/Linguistics Education
- Hospitality Management
- Translation and Interpretation
- International Relations/Public Policy
- Masters of Business Administration
- Criminal Justice
What’s special about this program?
Language study at the University of Delaware is part of a broad, multicultural education that is integral to success in many different fields in today’s global environment. A proficiency-oriented communicative approach develops speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, while an emphasis on social and cultural knowledge equips students to interact within the target culture confidently and successfully. Opportunities abound for access to multilingual communities through technology, as well as through study abroad.
Get Involved
HOLA Hispanic Student Association
Hablar Sin Parar
Sample curriculum
ENGL110 | Seminar in Composition
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MATH113 | College Mathematics or higher
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SPAN107
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Spanish III - Intermediate |
SPAN200
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Spanish Composition and Grammar |
UNIV101
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First Year Experience |
University Breadth Course
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Elective Course
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SPAN201 | Spanish Reading and Composition
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SPAN205 | Spanish Conversation
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University Breadth Course
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Elective Course |
ARTH239 | Art and Architecture of Europe: Contemporary Spanish Art
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ECON342 |
Studies in International Economics: Spanish and Latin American Economics
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SPAN300 | Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition
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SPAN302 | Survey of Contemporary Spanish Literature
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SPAN306 | Practical Oral/Written Expression
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SPAN308 | Contemporary Spain
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University Breadth Courses
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Elective Courses |
SPAN416
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Cervantes: Don Quijote |
SPAN472
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Sugar, Salsa, and Santería |
SPAN490
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Capstone Course |
University Breadth Courses
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Elective Courses |