Spanish, B.A.

Develop strong linguistic skills as well as an informed understanding of Spanish history, civilization and culture.

The modern language program in Spanish is designed to provide you with linguistic skills, to develop a knowledge and sympathetic understanding of cultural differences, and to inform you of the civilization, culture, literature, and other social and artistic achievements of the respective countries.

As a student studying foreign language, your program is flexibly designed to accommodate you. Through coursework and multiple study abroad opportunities, you'll develop a rich understanding of both the language and culture of the various parts of the world related to the Spanish language.

Program Overview

You will analyze and examine the vast areas of rich history associated with the language, the arts, literature, and culture.

Our curriculum focuses on multiple aspects of Spanish history and influence, with courses including, but not limited to:

• Culture and media
• Advanced composition and creative writing
• Special topics in Hispanic Studies
• Spanish-language film

Learning Outside the Classroom

As a Spanish major, you are strongly encouraged to participate in appropriate study abroad experiences in one or more of the many international opportunities offered at LR. Your total immersion in a culture and language will best ensure optimal proficiency with the language and culture.

On campus, you have opportunities to participate in the Foreign Language Club and with programming offered through Office of International Education programs with international students attending LR.

Lenoir-Rhyne hosts an annual Foreign Language Festival in celebration of the study of diverse languages and cultures. Through the festival, students experience different foods, music and customs from other cultures.

Additional events and activities are offered during the year devoted to history and culture. 

Career Opportunities

Spanish is the second most utilized language in the United States. It is also the official language of more than countries in the world. It is the third most spoken language in the world, with more than 450 million native and nearly 100 million non-native speakers. With the Hispanic population rapidly growing in the U.S. today, the demand for the knowledge and skills necessary to support an increasingly bilingual culture continues to grow.

Possessing fluency in both Spanish and English furnishes you with exceptional professional opportunities—at both the national and international levels. The ability to speak and/or translate Spanish can be instrumental for career opportunities in a myriad of fields including education, business and finance, healthcare, human services, travel and hospitality, immigration services and law, politics and diplomacy, publishing, communications and many more.