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Modern Languages — Spanish
Spanish Fundamentals
In this age of globalization, study of a foreign language, such as Spanish, is understanding diverse, culturally rooted behaviors, attitudes and communication.
- Comprehensive curriculum covers:
- composition
- conversation
- literature
- grammar
- civilization
- culture
- customs
Professional Preparation
With a background in the humanities, graduates can think creatively, communicate effectively and work with
diverse populations, preparing them to enter graduate school for careers in:
- architecture
- education
- journalism
- business
- law
- medicine
Our Faculty
- are innovative and interactive
- well-traveled
Akron Advantage
Real-world Experience
Studying abroad is an excellent way to develop academic and professional skills that will enable you to gain a competitive edge in today’s job market. While abroad, you will develop critical thinking, decision-making and language skills, and increase inter-cultural, political and economic understanding.
One of our most popular trips is our summer study abroad program in either Spain or Latin America. Students spend four to five weeks immersed in the Spanish language and Hispanic culture.
Our students also gain practical professional experience through UA's optional cooperative education program. Through co-op, you’ll alternate semesters of work and school while earning a competitive salary.
Recent placements include:
- Central Intelligence Agency
- Walt Disney World
- City of Akron
- The University of Akron
Modern Language Student Organizations
- Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish honorary)
- Hispanos Organizados por Lengua y Amistad (H.O.L.A.)
- Circle K International
Sample Curriculum
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Modern Languages — Spanish
| First Year | Third Year | ||
| English Composition I, II | 7 | Spanish literature course | 3 |
| Beginning Spanish I, II | 8 | Spanish culture course | 3 |
| Social Science requirements | 6-8 | Spanish language course | 3 |
| Math requirement | 3-4 | Spanish electives (above 200-level) | 10 |
| Introduction to Public Speaking or Effective Oral Communications |
3 | General electives | 12-17 |
| Physical Education/Wellness | 1-3 | Total | 31-36 |
| Natural Science requirement | 3-4 | ||
| Total | 30-33 | Fourth Year |
|
| Spanish electives (above 200-level) | 9 | ||
| Second Year |
Electives | 22 | |
| Foreign Language | 6 | Total | 31 |
| Characteristics of Learners | 3 | ||
| Teaching Learning Strategies | 3 | ||
| Diversity in Learners | 3 | ||
| Humanities in Western Tradition I | 4 | ||
| Natural Science requirement | 3-4 | ||
| Humanities course | 3-4 | ||
| Electives | 6 | ||
| Total | 31-33 | ||
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Department of Modern Languages
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Career Opportunities
Degrees and Preparation
A degree in Spanish paves the way to many careers. Increasingly, there is a need for persons with foreign language skills in fields such as:
- health care
- journalism
- broadcasting
- tourism
- law enforcement
- social work
Possible positions with a bachelor's degree:
- teachers, translators or interpreters
Graduates with advanced degrees pursue careers as:
- university and college professors
Career Outlook
As more organizations establish themselves abroad, modern language graduates help manage everything from personnel matters to import-export contracts.
The global marketplace also translates to jobs in the media, high-technology, travel industries and more.
Modern language graduates with a background in scientific and technological areas fare especially well in the job market.
A&S Careers Program
Creates links among students, alumni and local professionals. You will have access to:
- lending library with up-to-date, career-related publications
- computer workroom for resume writing and employment research
- volunteer, paid and for-credit internship placement on and off campus
- department-specific mentoring arrangements
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