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Spanish Studies
The world’s second language, and yours too
Spanish is the second-most popular language in the world, spoken by more than 400 million people. Spanish language skills are particularly sought after in healthcare, international business, public service and education, and sales and hospitality, allowing you to communicate effectively with clients and partners, facilitate business development and negotiations, and serve diverse communities. Across these fields, Spanish language skills not only increase job opportunities but can also lead to higher salaries. Bilingual employees can earn between 5% to 20% more per hour than monolingual counterparts. Moreover, Spanish fluency demonstrates valuable qualities such as motivation, cultural awareness, and adaptability, which are highly prized by employers in various industries. Enhance these skills by participating in our study abroad programs in Costa Rica, Granada, Spain, Bueonos Aires and more.
The ability to use a foreign language and to employ knowledge about another culture is highly valued by the business and professional communities, and multilingualism and intercultural competence are essential credentials for leadership today in diverse fields. Our graduates choose a variety of career paths: some become teachers, translators or interpreters; others are employed in publishing, broadcasting, government, international travel, financial services or other areas of international business. Coupled with other expertise acquired in joint or double majors, Spanish majors have opportunities in international marketing, advertising and other communications industries. Some students enter careers with international organizations such as the United Nations, International Red Cross or the World Health Organization, while others go on to advanced degrees in preparation for work in international law, diplomacy and college teaching.
AREAS OF STUDY
Oral Communication
Advanced Grammar
Social Issues in Literature
Politics and Literature
Literature and Language as Expression of Distinct Cultures
History of the Language
Great Authors and Themes
Film Studies
The Spanish-Speaking Countries of the World
CAREER OPTIONS
Education
Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
Translation and Interpretation
Diplomacy
Business and Industry
Law Enforcement and National Security
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Literature/Linguistics Education
Hospitality Management
Translation and Interpretation
International Relations/Public Policy
Masters of Business Administration
Criminal Justice
What’s special about this program?
Language study at the University of Delaware is part of a broad, multicultural education that is integral to success in many different fields in today’s global environment. A proficiency-oriented communicative approach develops speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, while an emphasis on social and cultural knowledge equips students to interact within the target culture confidently and successfully. We offer the internationally recognized Global Seal of Biliteracy, a credential that showcases your language skills to employers.
Get Involved
HOLA Hispanic Student Association
Hablar Sin Parar
Sample curriculum
ENGL110 | Seminar in Composition
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MATH113 | College Mathematics or higher
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SPAN107
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Spanish III - Intermediate |
SPAN200
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Spanish Composition and Grammar |
UNIV101
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First Year Experience |
University Breadth Course
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Elective Course
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SPAN201 | Spanish Reading and Composition
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SPAN205 | Spanish Conversation
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University Breadth Course
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Elective Course |
ARTH239 | Art and Architecture of Europe: Contemporary Spanish Art
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ECON342 |
Studies in International Economics: Spanish and Latin American Economics
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SPAN300 | Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition
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SPAN302 | Survey of Contemporary Spanish Literature
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SPAN306 | Practical Oral/Written Expression
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SPAN308 | Contemporary Spain
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University Breadth Courses
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Elective Courses |
SPAN416
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Cervantes: Don Quijote |
SPAN472
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Sugar, Salsa, and Santería |
SPAN491
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Capstone Course |
University Breadth Courses
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Elective Courses |