Program Overview
Customize your experience studying the language that ranks fifth in the number of native speakers in the world! As a freshman, you get to experience what the classroom is like, and you can even study abroad in Spain for a semester. By learning about the language, culture and literature of Spanish-speaking countries found in South America and Spain, you can become prepared for a rewarding career. By attaining a teaching certificate (P-12) in Spanish, you can share your love for the language with students in the classroom.
Spanish majors at Asbury University will build a strong foundation for the acquisition of the language by studying grammar, by developing speaking and listening skills, by practicing reading and writing skills. As mastery of skills progress, students are introduced to literature and culture, as well as focused courses on Spanish and Latin American civilization.
There are many factors that contribute to the strengths of the major in Spanish at Asbury University. Students are taught by predominantly native speakers, who bring different insights into native culture and language. All faculty in Spanish hold the Ph.D., and are actively engaged in scholarly research, as well as the continuous refinement of teaching skills. Recognizing the benefits of immersion, students majoring in Spanish are encouraged to study abroad for a semester with our outstanding program in Seville, Spain. The faculty in Spanish are diligent in building meaningful relationships with students. Dedicated faculty produce exceptional students, and the achievements of our students are the fruits of faculty care.
Students are advised to take a foreign language in high school. New students are expected to take the college administered language placement test during Welcome Week. Students completing two years of a high school foreign language with a grade of ‘C’ generally place into 102. Students completing three years of a high school foreign language with a grade of ‘C’ generally place into 201.
As followers of Christ, God calls us to interact with the world in a manner that demonstrates our appreciation for and love of others. A study abroad experience facilitates this divinely inspired cultural exchange by creating opportunities for students to engage and interact with people around the globe. This cultural contact fosters our embrace of all God’s creation and people as well as an appreciation of various cultures and traditions.
Asbury has cooperative programs in Seville, Spain, with Trinity College; in San José, Costa Rica in a consortium sponsored by the Council on Christian Colleges and Universities; in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, at the Universidad Evangelica Boliviana; and in Franceville, France, with Chez Vous.
Of course, our students may go on programs sponsored by other colleges and universities and then have the credit hours transferred to Asbury. One strong advantage of our cooperative programs is that grants and scholarships awarded through Asbury apply to the costs of our study-abroad programs.
Students of Spanish who are seeking a K-12 Education degree must complete one semester of student teaching. Students are placed in the local schools as well as those in neighboring counties.
Students who major in Spanish utilize their achievements in many ways. The most common endeavors are teaching (K-12 and university), healthcare, social work, missions, and business.
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