Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

Dallas Baptist University

The value of knowing Spanish cannot be underrated. Spanish has close to 500 million speakers worldwide and is the most used official language in international communication, second only to English. Whether you make your mark in the U.S. or abroad, knowing Spanish opens countless doors in the social, educational, professional, political, and ministerial fields. The mission of the DBU Spanish Department is to provide a Christ-centered quality program where the Spanish language, culture, literature, and oral/written communication are acquired with the integration of faith and learning. The Spanish Department is committed to equipping students to master essential language and cultural competencies and provide a foundation for global servant leadership. The Spanish Department strives to uphold the following goals for its graduates- Students will acquire the Spanish language at a proficient communicative level. Students will gain an understanding of the Hispanic culture and world view, especially from a Christian perspective. Students will develop advanced reading and writing skills in Spanish through the study of Hispanic literature, culture and civilization readings and lectures, fostering critical thinking. Students will have opportunities to serve while learning the Spanish language through internship possibilities, which will guide and develop the students to use Spanish in their profession, ministry or calling.

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