General Education Programs

SPANISH (Minor)

Spanish is the official language in 21 countries, making it the third most widely used language in the world. More than 10% of the United States is of Spanish-speaking descent and that number is increasing rapidly. The ability to communicate in Spanish and understand the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world is growing in importance for a variety of professions.

Students minoring in Spanish are encouraged to take a Spanish culture course and to consider studying abroad. Before credits/ programs from outside Curry can be accepted toward a minor, they must be approved by the General Education Program.

Learning Outcomes for the Spanish Minor:

Upon completion of the Spanish Minor, students will be able to:

• Initiate and maintain conversations in Spanish on everyday topics in a variety of personal and professional situations.

• Compose short, informal writings in Spanish with comprehensible output.

• Read, comprehend and analyze a variety of simple texts in Spanish.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of cultures in the Spanish-speaking world, as well as the contributions of Spanish-speakers to world cultures.