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Languages professor with students.

西班牙语,B.A.

The study of Spanish encompasses both a study of the language and the investigation of the cultures/literatures where Spanish is spoken.

Visit the program 网站 for more information.

学生 are admitted directly into this program.

4%
National Job Growth

Job opportunities in Spanish are projected to grow 4% in the U.S. by 2025.

1,800+
Spanish-Related Jobs

Annually in Michigan, there are more than 1,800 Spanish-related job openings.

Spanish is the Second Largest Native Language in the World

Spanish is the second largest native language in the world, with almost 40 million native speakers in the U.S.


来源:EMSI, 2021
Available as a minor.
Secondary education minor offered.

项目概述

We offer major and minor programs in both Spanish and Spanish 教育 (Elementary and Secondary levels). Spanish major (33-36 credits) and minor (21-27 credits) programs begin at the 300-level, and include courses across a variety of areas, including language study, literature, linguistics, and civilization and culture.

We offer courses on Spanish in a professional setting, including Health, 业务, Law Enforcement, and Writing. 我们的学生 program frequently complete portions of their coursework through summer, semester, and full year study abroad programs in countries 世界各地.

All languages listed below count toward the BA third semester language requirement. 我们提供:

  • 专业 in French, German, and Spanish
  • Minors in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, and Spanish
  • Three years of language and culture courses in Japanese
  • Two years of language in Italian

Why Study Spanish at Grand Valley?

  • With such a large Latino population in the U.S. 并蓬勃发展 economies outside the U.S., there is a huge demand for Spanish-speaking professionals in nursing, construction management, and media, among many other fields.
  • Spanish is the second largest native language in the world, with almost 40 million native speakers in the U.S.
  • 更多的 than 500 million people in the world can speak and communicate in Spanish, with a growing trend that will reach 600 million speakers by 2050.
  • Spanish complements majors in many other fields, such as international relations, international business, culture, and 政治科学.
  • The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures works closely with the Padnos International Center to make many opportunities for study abroad available.

位置 & 格式

Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's 艾伦代尔 校园.

格式:
  • 面对面

课程

课程 covers all aspects of language and related cultures, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening. 额外的 practical skills gained include:

  • Cultural competency, critical thinking, and analysis
  • Flexibility, communication, and working with others

职业选择

Language majors and minors have a diverse assortment of careers available to them in fields like:

  • 业务
  • 教育
  • 政府
  • International relations
  • Health professions
  • 社会工作

Combined Degree 项目

Many GVSU undergraduate programs can be combined with an existing master’s degree program to save on tuition and get you into the workforce sooner. On average, you can save $8,500 by pursuing a combined degree and take up to four fewer courses than if earning the degrees separately.

Talk with an advisor about how you can build your combined degree from existing programs to further personalize your education and create your own niche area of expertise.

Admission Requirements

Visit the 博天堂官方 网站 for undergraduate requirements.

For 更多的 Information

Modern Languages and Literatures

博天堂官方.edu/mll
麦基诺大厅 B-2-243
(616) 331-3203

博天堂官方 and Recruitment Office

博天堂官方.edu/admissions

 

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