SPN - Spanish

SPN

Major, Minor

One of the most prominent languages in the world, the Spanish major at Southern Virginia University explores the language, literature, and culture of the Spanish-speaking world through critical reading and writing in the Spanish language. Small class sizes and an intimate educational setting allow professors to address each individual student’s educational needs and interests and for students to develop the skills necessary to communicate effectively across cultures. A perfect companion major, students are highly encouraged to consider pairing Spanish with another major or minor. With many Spanish-speaking students in the program, students in the major are exposed to different variations of Spanish accents in the classroom. Students with Spanish language proficiency can take a placement test and complete the major in as quickly as two years, and students who have served Spanish-speaking missions or completed more than four years of high school Spanish can enroll directly into the 300-level classes. Those in the program also have the opportunity to join the Spanish Honors Society, Sigma Delta Phi.