To earn a Spanish degree, one must first take introductory Spanish courses or test out through a proficiency exam. It is important to plan your class schedule with an advisor to spread out the workload. There are various on-campus and online resources available to help practice Spanish skills. Gaining immersion experience through study abroad is highly beneficial for improving proficiency. Finding employment involving Spanish, such as tutoring, can further enhance language abilities.
2. How to begin
Get on board by taking one of two tracks: take SPAN
1010, 1020, 2010, and 2020 or, if you already have
experience with Spanish, you can test out of those
lower division classes through a proficiency exam.
3. Plan your schedule
with an advisor
Each class has a different amount
and type of workload. Plan out your
schedule with your advisor so you
can spread out your classes and
learn from a variety of teachers.
4. Use online and app resources
There are many apps and websites, like Duolingo,
that can help you with language practice and
retention.
5. Take advantage of the on-campus
resources
There are tutoring labs and conversation tables
where you can practice your Spanish with other
Spanish speakers.
6. Take what
interests you
Once you get through
the beginning classes
you can take a variety
of classes about the
Spanish language,
culture and literature
as you work on
becoming bilingual.
7. Study abroad
Nothing is more beneficial for your language
education than experiencing immersion in another
culture. It will increase your love for the culture
and improve your language proficiency.
8. Search for a Spanish-speaking job
Ask your professors about working as a Spanish
tutor or grader. This will help improve your language
abilities. Ask around in the community about
opportunities as well. Local churches, medical
offices, and businesses are often searching for
translators.
