Spanish, A.A.

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Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world. Approximately forty million people in the United States speak Spanish, and this is expected to grow rapidly over the next few decades. In this environment, it is increasingly useful to have some knowledge of Spanish as it will be advantageous for professional occupations. The Spanish program at Western gives students a solid foundation in the fundamentals of spoken and written Spanish. As the emphasis of the program is on communication in the target language, students learn to read, write, speak, and understand spoken Spanish on a variety of everyday topics such as food, family, classes, and common daily activities. The students are also introduced to the various and diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Students successfully completing the Spanish degree will be able to better communicate with millions of people in the U.S. and around the world. They will also gain an appreciation of the cultures, values, and ways of life of Hispanic people. The A.A. in Spanish prepares students to immediately begin advanced study in Spanish language, literature, and/or linguistics at the university level, or to study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country. In addition to many careers in teaching and translation, most companies and government agencies are looking for employees with Spanish language skills. Graduates of our program will therefore have an advantage in virtually any field of employment, and transfer students will be close to finishing a major or minor in Spanish at the university.