Spanish

Overview

Mastering another language leads to many opportunities in today’s global marketplace, and the ability to communicate with respect and cultural understanding in more than one language is an essential element of global competence. Regardless of vocation, students who study a world language are better equipped to reach out and serve those who speak a language other than English.

The vision of the Spanish major from Houghton College is to facilitate communicative fluency in Spanish so that, no matter your calling in life, you will be better prepared to impact society by building relationships across languages and cultures as a globally engaged scholar-servant. Houghton College maintains a long tradition of world language study, and the excellent preparation you will receive in the Spanish program can open the door to a variety of careers. One of the highlights of the program is the required semester abroad in a Spanish-speaking country.

Recently, many students have enriched their career potential by majoring in Spanish and one of the following majors: adolescent education, art, communication, psychology/sociology, business administration, math, political science, writing, intercultural studies or biology.

Why Study Spanish at Houghton College?

• Prepare for today’s multicultural world through both rigorous theoretical study and hands-on, experiential learning opportunities.
• Practice what you’ve learned in the classroom through our required intercultural experience.
• Travel the world through Houghton’s many off-campus study opportunities or internships.
• Integrate global engagement into every aspect of your education.
• Study with faculty who have extensive experience living, working and serving in cross-cultural settings around the world, and integrate these experiences into the classroom.