BA Spanish at The Ohio State University

Spanish is one of several major languages spoken on the Iberian Peninsula and throughout Latin America, as well as in various regions of the United States. The Department of Spanish and Portuguese offers an undergraduate major program in Spanish designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the language. It introduces them to the study of literary works and helps them develop an informed awareness of the respective cultures. Offered at: Columbus.

Faculty: Arts and Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Prerequisite requirements include Spanish 1101 (Spanish I) through 1103 (Spanish III) and Spanish 2202 (Reading Comprehension). The major program requirements in Spanish include a minimum of 33 hours: - An orientation of 12 credit hours in advanced language - Instruction including Advanced Grammar, Intermediate Spanish Composition, Introduction to the Study of Literature and Culture in Spanish, and Spanish Pronunciation - A core of 21 credit hours of 4000-level course work, including at least one 5000-level Senior Seminar or Honors Seminar - A minimum of three credit hours of elective - An immersion requirement Students also choose from tracks in Iberian or Latin American Literatures and.

Career pathways

The knowledge of a second language is helpful in acquiring strong writing skills and in developing cultural competencies necessary for engaging in diverse marketplaces. Employment in almost any field is open to a language major, especially in companies that do business with overseas clients. This can range from banking to public relations to computer programming and beyond.

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