Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Culture

Lewis University

Whether you want to teach Spanish, better communicate with a variety of students or have the bilingual marketability more and more companies are looking for, Lewis’ Spanish Language and Culture degree offers the perfect preparation.Learn to effectively communicate in the most commonly spoken non-English language in the countryLearn to speak, write and think critically in Spanish at a high level of proficiency, in order to effectively communicate with others in the workplace or classroomUnique focus on intense speaking and listening training early in the program, followed by conversation and composition courses, grammar, and linguistics, as well as classes on literature, and Spanish courses for the professions later onProgram emphasizes the exploration of cultures, life experiences and worldviewDevelop an understanding of the history and evolution of the Spanish language, linguistic principles and effects of colonization on the language itselfInvestigate Spanish-speaking cultures worldwide, reflected in history, literature, religion, politics and the arts in Spain, Latin America and in the United States of AmericaWe encourage every Spanish Language and Culture student to take advantage of amazing study immersion opportunities in Spanish-speaking countries across the globe, including Spain, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica and Argentina. Whether for a full semester or a two week-trip between terms, in most cases, these study abroad opportunities are available for the same or even less cost than living on campus.

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