Spanish - Oral Roberts University

Spanish from Oral Roberts University is a Campus Bachelor Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. Program Overview Research has proven that the study of a foreign language enhances and increases facility with one\\\'s own native language as well as one\\\'s overall cognitive skills. Modern language majors at ORU are no exception and typically are outgoing, great communicators and demonstrate increased cognitive flexibility. Conversing fluently, communicating effectively and problem-solving in diverse cultures, professions and social settings in spoken and written languages other than English are the objectives of the modern languages curriculum at ORU. Students develop their foreign language linguistic skills and deepen their knowledge and understanding of the history and culture of the people who speak that language . At all stages of their study, students are encouraged to develop ways to apply their commitment to Jesus Christ to the situations of the people whose language they are studying. Majors in French and Spanish as well as Modern Foreign Language Education (K-12) are available, as are minors in French, German, Hebrew and Spanish. All foreign language majors are encouraged to participate in a study-abroad program during their junior year. Study abroad courses offer exciting opportunities to gain valuable cultural insights as well as earn academic language credit. At ORU, the Spanish major student is required to participate in a unique classroom experience presented entirely in Spanish. The major also includes a comprehensive study of Latin American Literature from its inception to the present as well as pre-Columbian and colonial literature from the last two centuries. Outcomes The skill of foreign language fluency provides increased marketability and increases potential salary in the global business world. With a major in Spanish , careers are possible in: International and global businesses The travel industry as agents and representatives Missions around the world Government agencies Translation services Foreign news as interpreters and analysts Foreign service as librarians, teachers and professors Armed Forces linguistics Course Offerings Include Intermediate Spanish Phonetics and Conversation Spanish Composition Survey of Latin American Literature Spanish Electives Survey of Spanish Literature View more details on Oral Roberts University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.