Overview

The Spanish Language and Literature program emphasizes a critical understanding of the Spanish-speaking world by focusing on language skills, analytical tools, and the study of a variety of cultural expressions. The department prides itself on the personal mentorship and relationships built between faculty, teaching assistants, and students as well as the flexibility to allow you to combine your studies with other majors, minors and concentrations.

Starting with the basics, you will learn about Spanish literature, culture, and history, in courses like Beginning Spanish, Advanced Literary Studies, The Spanish-Speaking World on Film, and Constructing Spanish-America—to name a few. You can also take specialized courses to learn how to apply your Spanish in different fields like business and health.

Your coursework is additionally supplemented by engaging language labs and cultural activities led by teaching assistants from Ecuador, Mexico, and Spain who provide fun activities to practice conversing in Spanish. Each year the department also hosts a film series open to the Kalamazoo community to highlight new Spanish-speaking artistry and stories.

Nearly 70% of all Kalamazoo College students participate in a meaningful, immersive international and intercultural experience like study abroad, and the Spanish department is no exception! Our students have the opportunity to study abroad in Spanish-speaking countries, with programs in Spain, Ecuador, Mexico, Costa Rica, Chile, Cuba and Colombia, and a study away opportunity on the U.S.-Mexico border.

The competencies you develop as a Spanish literature and language student at K will be an asset to you as you begin your career and enable you to appreciate the rich culture and history of the Spanish-speaking world. Our graduates pursue careers in diverse fields, including translation, interpretation, music, high school and college instruction, science, publishing, international trade, international banking, and foreign service.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Beginning Spanish
Advanced Literary Studies
The Spanish-Speaking World on Film
Constructing Spanish-America
Spanish Literature
Area and Cultural Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kalamazoo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Common Application
High School Transcript
Counselor Recommendation/School Report
Teacher Recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

63827 USD / year

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Out-of-State

63827 USD / year

≈ 63827 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

63827 USD / year

≈ 63827 USD / year

Living costs

Kalamazoo

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Kalamazoo

Funding

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