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Spanish Language & Hispanic Cultures, B.A

Expanding your professional horizons with a holistic understanding of Hispanic cultural dynamics through the study of language, literature, culture, and linguistics

The B.A. in Spanish Language & Hispanic Cultures program will provide you with the opportunity to develop your ability to communicate with Spanish speakers and appreciate the richness of Hispanic cultures in order to prepare you for a wide range of careers making meaningful connections with Spanish-speaking communities and contributing to the global community.

Empowering You to Excel in Your Chosen Profession

The program will prepare you for a career in any number of different professions in which you can utilize your skills with the Spanish language and knowledge of Hispanic cultures and communities.

You’ll find graduates of our program working with a diverse range of employers, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Salinas Union High School District, Monterey Union High School District, and Gonzales Union High School District.

The program will prepare you thrive in a broad spectrum of professional settings and roles, including:

  • Teaching
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Travel
  • Tourism
  • Governmental and Nongovernmental Agencies
  • Linguistics
  • Translation and Interpretation
  • International Policy, Management, and Business

Program alums have chosen to pursue advanced degrees to open the door to an even wider range of professional opportunities and have been accepted at such schools as San Jose State University and Monterey Middlebury Institute for International Studies.

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Spanish Language & Hispanic Cultures, B.A

The Spanish Language & Hispanic Cultures program promotes literacy in global matters, multiculturalism, and cultural diversity, and will prepare you to communicate effectively in Spanish while also obtaining a well-rounded knowledge of Hispanic cultures.

 

Educational Objectives

Our preparation in the Spanish language will position you to attain an Advanced Low level of proficiency in Spanish according to the criteria of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guideline.

Our comprehensive curriculum will deepen your understanding and knowledge of Hispanic cultures through the study of literature, history, art, social science, philosophy, and other areas through a variety of courses taught in English and Spanish.

Our program concentrations in Hispanic literature, culture, and linguistics will enable you to focus your studies and acquire a deeper knowledge in whichever area best aligns with your academic and professional goals.

Our emphasis on service learning will open the door to opportunities for you to work with public and private agencies on projects that integrate language skills with community needs, enabling you to give back to our region while also further developing your skills.

Complete all of the following courses:

 

Complete three of the following Language and Linguistics courses:

 

Complete one of the following Literature and Culture courses:

 

Complete two additional Literature and Culture courses not previously taken from the list above, or from the following list:

 

Complete one of the following Secondary Culture courses:

 

The program is highly focused on social inequality and injustice, and our students regularly engage in service-learning opportunities to deepen their understanding of social, cultural, and civic aspects related to personal and professional identities.

Some of our service activities include refurbishing computers and making them available for low-income families for almost no cost, teaching community members how to use software to bridge the digital divide for underprivileged communities, creating digital marketing and ecommerce sites for small businesses and local farmers, and helping local schools secure and stabilize their computing networks.

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Questions? We’re Here to Help!

Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you have about the Spanish Language & Hispanic Cultures program.

Our experienced and supportive admissions staff is here to provide all the individualized guidance you need

Study Spanish Language & Hispanic Cultures in an inspiring coastal environment where we are truly committed to mentorship and an engaging student experience.