Modern Languages - Spanish

Did you know that over 500 million people speak Spanish around the world? The U.S. ranks #2 in the world for Spanish speakers behind Mexico, and it is projected that, by 2050, one in three people will speak Spanish (including bilinguals English/Spanish) in the U.S. Our immersive programs offers extensive practice in spoken and written Spanish as well as opportunities to study a range of literary and cultural studies, language for the professions, linguistics, and translation.

Students can take Spanish courses to count toward their language requirements for the B.A., pursue a minor or a major in Spanish, complete a secondary major in International and Area Studies, or pursue graduate studies in Spanish.

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Want to know more about Spanish @K-State?

The Modern Languages department provides a diverse range of Spanish courses, along with scholarships to support minors, majors, graduate studies, and students studying abroad. We also offer opportunities to earn free credits for prior language experience. Join us at our Spanish Language Table to practice your Spanish, engage in conversations, and connect with others. For further details, please contact:

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Dr. Rebecca Bender Director of Graduate Studies EH 207, rmbender@ksu.edu	Dr. Angélique Courbou Director of Undergraduate Studies EH 217, angeli@ksu.edu	Dr. María DePaoli EH 229, mmtzotz@ksu.edu
Dr. Andrea Faber Coordinator Spanish 1 and 3 EH 106, afaber@ksu.edu	Ms. Yasmín Gavigan Director of the Kirmser Language Center EH 006, yasedi@ksu.edu
Dr. Raelynne Hale Coordinator Spanish 2, 4 and 410 EH 203, raehale@ksu.edu	Dr. Laura Kanost Translation Minor Coordinator EH 204, lakanost@ksu.edu	Dr. Claudia Nazario EH 206, cnazario@ksu.edu
Dr. Laura Valentín-Rivera Heritage Learners Coordinator EH 213, lvalentin@ksu.edu	Dr. Jeff Zamostny Department Head EH 208, jzamostny@ksu.edu

Spanish & Your Future

From 2018 to 2022, unique job postings (including "Spanish Language," "Language Translation," and "Bilingual (Spanish/English)" increased 59.7% within the US and were mostly from the healthcare area. Lightcast occupational projections from 2022 to 2031, show growth within the United States over a ten-year period with healthcare and business occupations at the top. In fact, the top two occupations with the highest projected growth of 22.1% and 14.3% is in the Healthcare Support Operations and Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Operations occupation groups which are well over the 7.4% growth projections for all occupations within the United States. Learn more about the benefits of learning a language. (Source: K-State Market Intelligence & Analysis)

Requirements

Spanish Minor Requirements

Spanish Translation Minor Requirements

The Spanish Translation Minor is an advanced language minor requiring 18 credit hours (6 classes) at and above the 530-level, including professional writing in Spanish and English. See course descriptions to assist you in choosing your courses, and/or contact Dr. Kanost (lakanost@ksu.edu) for more information. Study Abroad and Retroactive Credit apply toward the Spanish Translation Minor.

To declare or drop a Spanish Translation Minor, please use this form.

Required Courses

Professional writing in English elective (3 hours)
- ENGL 302, 400, 415, 417, 510, 516
- MC 200, 221, 426
Approaches to language elective (3 hours)
- ANTH 514, 525, 720, 792
- COMM 480
- ENGL 430, 435, 490
- SPAN 580, 670, 776
Professional Spanish (3 hours)
- SPAN 530 (business) or SPAN 531 (health)
Core course (9 hours)
- SPAN 575, SPAN 771, and SPAN 774

Spanish Major Requirements

The Spanish Major requires 11 classes (33 credits) of Spanish courses at and above Spanish 3, including the required "Hispanic Readings & Media" (SPAN 550) or "Hispanic Readings & Media for Heritage Learners" (SPAN 551), and at least three 6/700-level courses.

A grade of “C” or better or a minimum 2.5 GPA is required in all Spanish courses counted towards the major. Classes for the major cannot be taken Pass/Fail. Two non-transfer courses are required at the 700 level. Study Abroad and Retroactive Credit apply toward the Spanish Major.

The Spanish major with distinction requires 13 courses (39 credit hours)of Spanish courses at and above Spanish 3, including one required literature courses at the 500-level, and at least four 6/700-level courses, and a 3.5 GPA in all courses taken toward the major.

To declare or drop a Spanish Major, please go to the Arts & Sciences Dean's Office in 107 Calvin Hall, or email them at artsci@ksu.edu.

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