Spanish Major and Learning Outcomes

Spanish Major Mission

The Spanish major provides students with instruction in the language, culture, and literature of Spanish-speaking countries, in alignment with the University’s mission to provide a quality education consistent with Christian humanism. Spanish courses promote understanding and respect for global cultural diversity, and are complemented by extra-curricular activities, service learning opportunities, and study abroad experiences. Advanced courses position our Spanish majors to use Spanish in their fields of choice, making them competitive in the job market and prepared for graduate school.

Spanish Major Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate from DeSales University with a major in Spanish will be able to:

1. demonstrate oral, listening, reading, and writing proficiency in Spanish;
2. read Spanish text critically, converse fluently, and produce complex compositions;
3. examine critically and compare cultural practices and artifacts, and place them within their historical and cultural contexts.