圣麦克大学

There’s more than one way to look at the world. Modern Languages majors at St. Mike’s often are adventurous souls with broad interests in literature, history, cuisine, film, cultural customs and the structure of language. As a Spanish major you’ll become conversant in the second most widely spoken language in the world (nearly half a billion native speakers). Beyond that practical and marketable skill, immersing yourself in Hispanic culture will give you the valuable insights of a dual perspective on life and the world.

From the beginner level onward, our courses are conducted in Spanish with students participating actively. First-year Spanish courses improve your basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) and introduce you to the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Subsequent courses offer further development of intermediate language skills in all areas while also enhancing your understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures.

Some students choose to build proficiency through an Applied Language Component (ALC) or a Conversation course. ALCs allow you to read and discuss, in Spanish, selected texts and materials pertinent to the subject matter of courses taught in English outside the department in a wide variety of disciplines by meeting one extra hour a week with instructors to discuss the texts in Spanish. Conversation courses prepare you to live and get along in a Spanish-speaking society on a practical daily basis.

Advanced Communication and Culture assures that you develop strong writing skills and consolidate your grammar and vocabulary abilities. The goal is to foster students’ critical reflection and self-correction, thereby increasing their independence in the craft of writing.

Advanced culture and literature courses explore a wide variety of historical and contemporary topics pertaining to Spain and the Spanish-speaking Americas. One literature course provides an overview of different genres and styles and the principal literary movements and authors of Hispanic literature.

In the capstone course for majors, you’ll use the skills and knowledge gained over the course of your studies on campus and abroad to produce a substantial academic essay written in the language of the major.

We provide attentive, personalized mentorship to our Spanish majors so that they may get the most out of their classes, select a study abroad experience best suited to their goals, find internships, and expand their professional opportunities after graduation.

Careers

International Relations (policy analysis, Foreign Service, diplomacy)

International Development (NGO, U.S. State Department, or private sector)

International Business, Law, or Journalism

Global Public Health

Refugee Advocacy and Resettlement Services

Migrant Justice

Immigration Services

Library Science

Translating and Interpreting