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Understand the social and cultural forces shaping the world in which we live and be able to communicate with over a half billion people in the world.
Through written and oral communication, international experience and internships, you'll study linguistic diversity and much more.
Students who major or minor in Spanish study the language and explore cultural expressions of the Hispanic world, including the Latine communities of the United States. The program emphasizes written and oral communication through advanced classes in language (including specific courses related to the health professions and business) along with culture, literature, and film. This course of study allows students to gain a well-rounded, inclusive education that enhances geographic literacy, cultivates critical thinking skills, and prepares students to use the language in culturally appropriate ways.
The Department of Hispanic and Latine Studies offers courses in the Spanish language and the literatures and cultures of the Hispanic world, all of which will contribute to intercultural competencies vital to academic, professional and personal success.
You'll learn:
There are approximately 496 million native speakers of Spanish in the world, of which 43 million live in the United States. Spanish is the fourth most-spoken language in the world and the second in the United States. Hispanics and Latines represent the largest minority group in the United States, and Latin America is of vital commercial importance to this country.
Students are encouraged to study abroad in Latin America or Spain through the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), the College-sponsored summer program at the Universidad de Nebrija in Madrid, Spain, or other approved programs. Financial support for outstanding students is available through the Marylu Tippett Villavieja scholarship fund. Our students have recently completed summer, semester, and year-long programs in Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Spain.
Opportunities are available to participate in and organize activities sponsored by Department of Hispanic and Latine Studies, the Latines Unides student organization, and the Gay Johnson McDougall Center for Global Diversity and Inclusion. The Atlanta area is home to a thriving Spanish-speaking community, and outreach is incorporated into courses such as Spanish for Health Professions and Spanish for Business. Many other internship opportunities are available through Agnes Scott’s Career Exploration Center.
A liberal arts degree in Spanish will give you an advantage in today’s workforce.
Spanish language skills and intercultural competencies are highly sought after by employers. Work in any sector of industry where verbal and written skills are critical, including private, nonprofit or governmental organizations, health, travel and communications.
