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BA Spanish Studies at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

The world’s second language, and yours too Spanish is the second-most popular language in the world, spoken by more than 400 million people. Spanish language skills are particularly sought after in healthcare, international business, public service and education, and sales and hospitality, allowing you to communicate effectively with clients and partners, facilitate business development and negotiations, and serve diverse communities. Across these fields, Spanish language skills not only increase job opportunities but can also lead to higher salaries.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Oral Communication, Advanced Grammar, Social Issues in Literature, Politics and Literature, Literature and Language as Expression of Distinct Cultures, History of the Language, Great Authors and Themes, Film Studies, The Spanish-Speaking Countries of the World. Sample required courses: ENGL110 Seminar in Composition; MATH113 College Mathematics or higher; SPAN107 Spanish III - Intermediate; SPAN200 Spanish Composition and Grammar; UNIV101 First Year Experience; SPAN201 Spanish Reading and Composition.

Career pathways

Career options: Education, Travel, Tourism and Hospitality, Translation and Interpretation, Diplomacy, Business and Industry, Law Enforcement and National Security.

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Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

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