Spanish

¿Quieres hablar español?

As you are introduced to the Spanish language and Hispanic culture, you will gain a groundwork for fluency in Spanish to enhance practical language skills.

Hone your Spanish through courses such as:

• Beginning, intermediate and advanced Spanish
• Conversational Spanish
• Latin American culture and civilization
• Voices of Hispanic women
• Latino culture in the U.S.Special Topics in literature and culture

*Students majoring in elementary or secondary education may minor in Spanish education through UW-Superior's teacher education program.

Program Outcomes

Through a minor in Spanish at UW-Superior, you will:

• Become proficient in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish
• Be able to explain aspects of Hispanic culture
• Gain a positive impact on your learning in other academic disciplines
• Identify similarities and differences between Spanish and your native language

Career Opportunities

Fluency in a second language is increasingly valuable in today's world, making Spanish an excellent complement to virtually any major.

Use your Spanish minor in a career as a:

• Translator
• Interpreter
• Tour guide
• Teacher/professor
• International banker
• Engineer
• Customer service agent
• Consultant

A Spanish Education minor for teachers drastically improves hiring odds as bilingual students and schools continue to grow throughout the United States.

Did You Know?

• Students may work with a faculty member to individually design their own Spanish studies major, which includes a special study abroad opportunity in conjunction with UW-Superior's cooperating institution in San Jose, Costa Rica.
• Students minoring in Spanish education also benefit from UW-Superior's highly regarded teacher education program.