B. A. in Spanish

Duquesne University

With an increasingly globalized world, having the knowledge of another language and culture gives you a wider worldview and prepares you for a number of careers after graduation. Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world, with over 500 million native speakers. Majoring or minoring in Spanish can open up a world of opportunities for you, both in your personal and professional life. Based in Duquesne's liberal arts foundation, our Spanish major or minor will increase your career prospects, as many businesses and organizations look for bilingual employees, and a Spanish degree can give you a competitive edge in the job market. And learning a new language requires you to think critically and solve problems, a process that can help you develop and enhance these skills in other areas of your life as well. As you delve deeper into the discipline, you'll find new doors opening, and your foundation in Spanish will help you step through them with confidence.In addition to the Liberal Arts General Outcomes for all Undergraduate Degree Areas, students in the B.A. in Spanish program will demonstrate the following general competencies: Skills: Upon completion of the Spanish major, students will be able to communicate effectively, clearly, and cohesively in both written and oral discourse. They will have developed modes of analysis and ways of critical, interpretive, and creative thinking that may be applied to a variety of career paths. Dispositions: Students will learn to respect difference and diversity both in the context of their own culture and globally. They will be able to develop an intellectual engagement and reflective sensibility that will contribute to their lifelong learning. Knowledge: Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the principal literary texts of the Spanish-speaking world, the contexts in which they were written, and the perspectives they represent.

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