Spanish
Discovering the Language and Heritage of Spain and Hispanic America

Modern Spanish culture traces its roots to the medieval kingdoms that emerged during the Reconquista, the eight-century-long crusade to regain the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors. Modern Hispanic America has similarly emerged from conflict as a region of nations whose multicultural heritage has enriched the world. Spanish is the fourth most widely spoken language in the world and is rapidly becoming the second language of the United States, a point worthy of consideration at a time when Christians are called to practice hospitality in global contexts.

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• Spanish

Spanish News

• Celebrating Chavez At Calvin
• Spanish Grad Gets Fulbright Grant to Study in Peru

Alumni

• Calvin is ranked in the top 5% of all college graduates who go on to earn a Ph.D.

• Calvin students who graduate with a Spanish major can find work in:
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Health Services
  • International Trade
  • Journalism
  • Social Services
  • Translating
  • Teaching
  • Travel Organizations

Profoundly Academic

• Thirteen full-time faculty teach classes from a Christian perspective.

• Spanish House for students committed to improving their Spanish in an intentional living community.

• Spanish chapel service once a week

• Specializations:
  • Spanish Major
  • Spanish Minor
  • Secondary Education Major in Spanish
  • Secondary Education Minor in Spanish
  • K-12 Secondary Teaching Major in Spanish
  • Elementary Education Major in Spanish
  • Elementary Education Minor in Spanish
  • Bilingual Education Group Minor for Elementary Education
  • Bilingual Education Group Minor for Secondary Education
  • English as a Second Language Endorsement - Elementary Education

Student Organizations

• International Student Committee

Related Links

• Study Abroad in Spain, Honduras, or the Yucatan
• Spanish Activities
• Honduras Semester 2006 Blog

Getting Started at Calvin

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