SpanishBachelor of Arts
Why study Spanish at Gustavus?
Studying Spanish opens the door to connecting with the more than 500 million Spanish speakers around the world. The faculty emphasize current events and put language into cultural context to strengthen your language skills. You will also have abundant learning opportunities outside the classroom, such as community-based learning through Language Buddies, tutoring, and study abroad options.
Course Examples
Every year, Gustavus faculty teach more than 1,800 courses - you'll be able to choose what interests you. Maybe one of these courses from Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures will be on your class schedule.
- SPA-200Crossing Borders
- SPA-375Gender and Sexual Identities in the Spanish-Speaking World
- SPA-321From Local to Global: The Faces of Spain
- SPA-330Thinking in Spanish beyond Translations
“My classroom revolves around the idea of communicating with each other, sharing ideas, and building on them according to negotiation of meaning and value systems.”
Carlos Mejia Suarez, Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Spanish, LALACS, Comparative Literature, Peace Studies, Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies
What can I do with a degree in Spanish?
The Spanish major is adaptable - and valuable - leading to many different fields and fulfilling careers. Here are a few popular paths, but a Gustavus degree can take you anywhere.
- Foreign Service
- Translation
- Interpretation
- Counseling
- Cultural Center Administration
- International Organizations
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