圣心大學

The Spanish Program is designed to foster students' linguistic development and to provide a broad knowledge of Spanish, Latin American, and US Latino cultures. Language courses emphasize communicative competence, but all skill areas (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) are developed. Technology and multimedia tools enhance language learning. The program offers courses in literature, culture and civilization, film, special topics, phonetics, and Spanish for the professions. Students are trained to think critically about language and culture. Courses incorporate textual and linguistic analysis, as well as the examination of the social, cultural, and historical context of the given country or countries.

What courses will I take?

The Spanish major is a unitary major which is comprised of three different categories: Literature, Culture and Civilization, and Electives. The major also begins at the 201/202 level (Composition and Grammar I). The major is, in total, 31 credits.

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• SP 201 Advanced Spanish Composition and Grammar I
• SP 202 Advanced Spanish Composition and Grammar II
• SP 397 Spanish Major Portfolio
• At least one course in Spanish Literature (either Peninsular or Latin American)
• At least one course in Culture, Civilization, and Contemporary Issues (either Peninsular or Latin American)
• Six Spanish electives, beyond the 200 level

Will I have internship opportunities?

Yes, students are offered internships at various schools in the surrounding community, primarily in the City of Bridgeport.

Will I have research opportunities?

Yes, research opportunities include independent study, individualized instruction or supervised student internships. The research is generally more literary/cultural and not science-related per se, and is embedded in all our advanced classes.

What are my career options with a Spanish degree?

Our Spanish graduates obtain positions at various public school districts in southern Connecticut, including Bridgeport, Westport, Fairfield, and Newtown. Other non-scholastic employers include Law firms and insurance companies, such as Health Net.