Spanish
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Undergraduate Major
Allendale • Face to face • 129 Credits
The Bachelor of Arts in Spanish at Grand Valley State University immerses students in the rich language and diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
Overview
This program provides a comprehensive education in Spanish, focusing on language proficiency, cultural competency, and critical thinking. Students explore the linguistic, literary, and cultural aspects of Spanish-speaking communities, both in the United States and globally. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for various careers and advanced studies by fostering a deep understanding of the Spanish language and its cultural contexts.
The Spanish program includes a variety of courses covering topics like composition and conversation, Spanish civilization and culture, Spanish literature, and Spanish phonetics. These courses provide a solid foundation in language skills and cultural knowledge, while electives like Spanish for health professions and Spanish for business allow students to tailor their education to their interests and career goals. Additionally, study abroad opportunities enhance language proficiency and cultural immersion, offering students real-world experiences in Spanish-speaking countries.
Pursuing Spanish at Grand Valley State University offers a strong emphasis on language and cultural studies, ensuring that you are well-prepared for careers in education, international business, healthcare, and more. With access to experienced faculty, diverse resources, and opportunities for immersive learning, students are well-equipped to succeed in a globalized world and make meaningful contributions to their communities.
Modern Languages and Literatures
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Why Spanish?
Spanish is one of the most spoken languages in the world. Being bilingual can open up job opportunities in a variety of fields, including:
- Business
- Education
- Media - journalism, social media, communications
- Government
- International relations
- Health professions
- Social work and nonprofit organizations
The Language Resource Center
The Language Resource Center, aka the “Language Lab”, is a modern learning center, rich with media and resources that will help guide you through the beginning semesters of your foreign language studies and beyond.
Scholarships
Grand Valley State University offers a wide variety of merit-based
scholarships. For information on all of the scholarships that are
available to students, please visit Scholarships at GVSU.
Grand Valley offers myScholarships
(a scholarship matching tool) to help admitted students match
with GVSU scholarships, as well as external scholarship opportunities.
myScholarships will prompt you to answer questions to help match you
to scholarships for which you might qualify.
The Mary and Wilhelm Seeger Scholarship is available to a qualifying foreign language student. Learn more about the scholarship.
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