About This Program
Spanish is the second most spoken language in the United States and in the world. In the Spanish Studies minor, you will gain proficiency in the language, and you will gain insight into cultures and communities where Spanish is spoken. Take a wide array of courses in Spanish in areas like culture, sustainability, history, art, Business Spanish, film, and literature here at UMD and expand your horizons! Spanish faculty at UMD are dynamic, award-winning educators and scholars who have significant experiences and connections in the Americas and in Spain. Our courses combine deep critical engagement in meaningful content with creative and joyous opportunities for interpersonal connection--all in Spanish! We also offer study abroad opportunities, such as our faculty-led program to the University of Salamanca, exciting co-curricular programming, such as movie nights, Yoga in Spanish, talks by professors, and much more. Come join our community!
Students who pursue this minor will complete or satisfy Spanish language through the advanced level in preparation for further coursework. The wide array of courses beyond the Advanced Spanish language course fosters critical thinking in the target language, intercultural competency, knowledge of Spanish-speaking world cultures, and understanding of cultural production across time and space.
Program Highlights
- Spanish Studies fosters the development of cross-cultural competency and broader world perspectives through the study of history, cultural production and texts of Spanish-speaking communities and cultures, and their concomitant inherent diversity
- This minor presupposes the acquisition of Spanish language in order to carry out coursework in the study, analysis and understanding of literary texts and cultural products from Spain, Latin America, and United States Latino communities
- Faculty-led study abroad program
- Our faculty are nationally and internationally known scholars who publish on the literature, cinema, social realities and diversity of the Spanish-speaking world, holding elected positions in organizations such as the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese
Research & Experiential Learning
- Study abroad opportunities
- Co-curricular programming
Potential Careers
- Peace Corps
- Human resources
- Cultural consulting
- Government work in the US and abroad
- AmeriCorps
- Teaching abroad as well as in the US
Scholarships
CAHSS is proud to be able to offer over 90 alumni and donor funded scholarships to our students each year. Each department facilitates the process for their specific scholarships and students are also encouraged to apply for CAHSS-wide scholarships offered to students in any field.
Get Involved
The UMD Club de Español (Spanish Club) is a student-run organization that plans events where students (and faculty) can connect and celebrate their love of the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures.
Requirements
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