Spanish Minor

The Spanish minor examines Spanish language, culture, history, and literature. Students who choose this minor often major in business, education, nursing, journalism, reconciliation studies, or biblical and theological studies.

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Why should I study Spanish?

Spanish isn’t just a foreign language anymore—it’s currently the second most commonly spoken language in the U.S and the national language in 21 countries in Latin America and Europe. Spanish is a high-demand language in many fields, including education, business, healthcare, communication and marketing, and psychology. By developing a deeper understanding of culture and identity, you’ll be equipped to engage with Spanish-speaking people from all over the world.

What skills will I develop?

With a minor in Spanish, you'll be prepared to:

Engage meaningfully with other cultures
Use critical theory to unpack issues of power, race, gender, and social class
Practice empathy and openness
Adapt to new places and situations
Thrive and establish lasting relationships in Spanish-speaking cultures
Understand your own culture and other cultures
Think critically
Communicate effectively in writing and speaking

Classes that count toward your Spanish minor:

SPA 201S Intermediate Spanish I
SPA 202UZ Intermediate Spanish II
SPA 261S Spanish for Health Professionals
SPA 340U Ibero-American History
SPA 292S Ibero-American History in Spain
SPA 322U Hispanic Cultures
SPA 303U Historic Spain and its Cultures
SPA 300 Introduction to Hispanic Literature
SPA 342 Readings from Latin America and Spain
BUS/SPA 327 Marketing and Management in Spain
EDU 426 Methods in Teaching K-12 World Languages and Cultures
LIN 210Z Introduction to Second Language Acquisition
SPA 120A Photography in Spain

department graduates have won the Foreign Language Student Teacher of the Year award granted by the Minnesota Council on the Teaching of Languages and Cultures

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first-year students who said they would probably or definitely go to Bethel if they had to start over again