Why Major in Spanish at Belmont?
Through Belmont's Spanish major, you'll become equipped with the knowledge and confidence required to engage meaningfully with Hispanic individuals, communities and cultures all over the world.
At Belmont, Spanish classes are lively learning environments where students and professors collaborate closely to make sense of relevant and impactful texts and ideas. Our instructors help students develop linguistic proficiency and grow intellectually by working through texts from various genres (film, poetry, short story, comic strips, etc.), locations and time-periods.
You'll learn to read and understand a multiplicity of texts without having to rely on someone else’s translation, and you'll be able to communicate directly and in real time with individuals who may not speak English, or may not speak it as well as their native Spanish.
Through text exercises, ongoing conversation and communication with peers and professors and plenty of opportunities to study abroad, you'll journey through a dynamic learning process that prepares you for a wide range of career opportunities and for a lifetime of meaningful encounters beyond our campus and nation.
What You'll Learn
- Effective communication and understanding of the Spanish language
- Historical insights into Spanish civilization and culture
- Critical thinking and interpretation of Spanish literature
- Intercultural experiences through study abroad opportunities
- Analytical skills and cultural literacy that can apply to business, sciences, law, communications, advertising, banking, education, travel, government service or overseas employment
Career Possibilities
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International Law & Diplomacy – Work in policy, immigration or global human rights.
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Healthcare – Serve diverse communities with bilingual patient care.
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Education – Teach Spanish or support ESL learners in schools.
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Business & Communications – Translate, localize or manage global marketing.
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Tourism & Hospitality – Lead cross-cultural experiences worldwide.
Program Details
Curious about your coursework? View requirements for this degree in the course catalog.
Phi Sigma Iota
- Phi Sigma Iota recognizes outstanding accomplishment in the study or teaching of any of the academic fields related to foreign language, literature or culture. These fields include not only modern foreign languages, but also Classics, Linguistics, Philology, Comparative Literature, Bilingual Education, Second Language Acquisition and other interdisciplinary programs with a significant foreign language component. Phi Sigma Iota is the highest academic honor in the field of foreign languages. There are approximately 250 chapters of Phi Sigma Iota at institutions of higher learning in the U.S., Mexico and France.
- Hispanic Student Association: The Hispanic Student Association is a student-centered organization that aims to empower its members through diverse cultural experiences in community service, social events and professional development. By engaging its members in extracurricular activities that emphasize diversity, even within its own membership, the organization will enhance the University and community’s understanding of rich culture and tradition on Belmont’s campus. In fulfillment of its mission, the organization aspires to connect and unite students on campus and beyond. As a Christian organization, the members will esteem values of faith, hope and love in interactions with each other and the community at large. By educating each other, the University community and the wider Nashville community about our culture, the organization will foster a greater understanding of how intercultural relationships enrich the university experience of all.
Aaron Kleinschmidt
“After years of studying Spanish, I knew I needed a program that would help me build on the progress I had already made. Since becoming a Bruin, I have used my skills in more capacities than I could have imagined, and my Spanish professors have become invaluable resources as I consider post-graduation opportunities. The selfless, personable faculty at Belmont have since guided me toward topics of interest that go beyond grammar and conventional learning and helped me with my semester abroad in Spain, a life-changing experience that helped me achieve professional fluency in Spanish.”
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