At A Glance

Students who study Spanish at Carthage will discover courses and a program that are student-centered and communicative, aimed at helping students achieve a wide range of personal and professional goals.

Major

  • Spanish

Minor

  • Spanish

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Students in the Spanish program at Carthage are immersed in the language and culture from the first day of classes. Led by dedicated professors and Target Language Experts — native Spanish speakers — the lively courses stretch beyond vocabulary to explore literature, architecture, business, and everyday life so students develop a critical understanding of the nation’s past and present. All majors study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country for at least a semester.

As they progress in their linguistic proficiency and move on to upper division courses even more emphasis is placed on culture — past and present — including literature, film, architecture, politics, business, religion and art, as well as everyday life.

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courses you’ll take

All classes in the major are taught in Spanish. Here’s a sampling of required and elective offerings:

  • Spanish Conversation
  • Intensive Spanish Encounter
  • The Spanish-Speaking World: Social, Political, and Economic Issues
  • The Spanish-Speaking World: Cultural and Intellectual Life

See more Spanish courses you’ll take

 

beyond the classroom

Student Organizations

Mesa Española (the Spanish lunch table) gives students more chances to build cultural and linguistic fluency, while groups like Mi Gente, promote diversity and cultural awareness on campus. Top students can also join Alpha Mu Gamma, a national honor society for foreign languages.

Learn more about Spanish student organizations

J-Term Travel

During the popular J-Term, professors have led study tours to Spain and many of the predominantly Spanish- speaking countries in Central and South America.

Visit the J-Term site to learn more

 

where carthage spanish graduates go

Many alumni teach Spanish in various school settings, while others have gone on to top graduate programs or positions with employers such as:

  • Jockey International
  • ProHealth Care
  • NBCUniversal Media
  • La Paz Club Deportivo
  • CareerBuilder
  • The Little Bit Foundation