Spanish
Enhance your global communication skills.
With 595 million speakers worldwide, few languages are as broadly utilized as Spanish. As a Spanish major at Alma, you’ll:
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- Analyze literature, film, art and performance from Spain and the Americas.
- Develop proficiency in speaking, reading, writing and listening in Spanish.
- Spend at least one semester studying in a Spanish-speaking country.
At A Glance
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12:1Student-to-faculty ratio
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18Average class size
Possible Careers
Enhance your global communication skills.
With 595 million speakers worldwide, few languages are as broadly utilized as Spanish. As a Spanish major at Alma, you’ll:
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- Analyze literature, film, art and performance from Spain and the Americas.
- Develop proficiency in speaking, reading, writing and listening in Spanish.
- Spend at least one semester studying in a Spanish-speaking country.
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The Alma Venture
Dream it, learn it, do it. Through our Venture program, you can design a unique, hands-on learning experience at home or abroad. Find out more about the Alma Venture.
Explore the Curriculum
Learn more about the fundamental courses that will offer a roadmap for your academic growth and expertise development.
Learn. Practice. Explore.
When you earn your bachelor’s degree in Spanish, you’ll take courses that challenge you to deepen your understanding of Spanish culture and language. You’ll study grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation and become adept at communicating in formal and informal contexts.
You’ll travel, too. Our immersive Spring Term classes, service learning trips and study abroad opportunities all provide ways to expand your perspective and enhance your fluency.
With the widespread use of Spanish in the U.S., the ability to communicate in Spanish complements any discipline. Many students combine their Spanish major with a major or minor in business, communication, physics, engineering, or secondary or elementary teaching.
What You Need to Know
Proficiency in Spanish can help set you apart in the hiring landscape, increasing your income potential and marketability. Research has found that bilingual and multilingual employees can earn between 5% and 20% more than their peers.
Graduates of our program go on to work in education, foreign service and diplomacy, communication, business and more. Many report that their Spanish skills gave them an edge when interviewing and securing roles.
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Student Organizations
Hone your language skills, deepen your ties to the local community and make friends for life in one — or more — of our 100+ student organizations.
