The Spanish major consists of 33 hours of upper-level Spanish courses taught by qualified instructors, many of whom are native speakers.  All upper-level classes are conducted in Spanish and include regular discussion and integrative study.  Upon mastering conversation, reading, and composition, students go on to be immersed in the study of Hispanic literature – all the while continuing to improve their communication skills.  Courses such as Hispanic Linguistics and Spanish for Professionals round out the offerings.

Also vital to a full understanding of Spanish language and culture is emersion within a Spanish-speaking region.  Students at Roberts Wesleyan College have the option to choose the direction of their program and may study abroad in Spain, or Latin America.  Students are in fact strongly encouraged to incorporate a study-abroad experience into their program.  Roberts Wesleyan offers its own cooperative program with the University of Murcia (Spain), where students may spend a semester or summer studying Spanish with all credits transferred back to RWC, most toward the major.  This offers an excellent opportunity to gain a valuable cross-cultural experience as well as to gain a deeper awareness of Spanish language and customs.

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The Adolescence Education Spanish major is identical to the Spanish major with the addition of 40 hours of professional training through the Division of Teacher Education.  In addition to traditional education, methods, and management courses, students gain much observation and participation experience prior to two student teaching practicums during the senior year.

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