Spanish - Salem College

Spanish from Salem College is a Campus Bachelor Language degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Your Program Would you like to master the primary language of 330 million people across the world? Participate in a January Term study program in Mexico? Gain a deeper understanding of the cultural diversity of Hispanic peoples abroad and in the United States? Consider a major or minor in Spanish at Salem College . Spanish is the official language in 21 countries, an official language of the United Nations and is used worldwide on the Internet. Learning Spanish allows you to communicate with a half-billion people throughout the world. The Spanish language plays a major role in the arts, architecture, literature and business of the world, and knowing it will allow you to learn more about its influence worldwide. As our society becomes more global, the ability to communicate in other languages and to understand other cultures is vital to your future success in nearly any profession. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 27 million Hispanics currently reside in the United States, making up nearly 10 percent of the population. The Census Bureau predicts that almost half of the U.S. population could be Spanish-speaking by the year 2050. In the job market, bilingual employees increasingly will have an advantage over other candidates, especially in the service sector, according to the Census Bureau. Your Experience When you study Spanish as a major or minor at Salem, you will learn to converse effectively and comfortably with native speakers in a program that focuses on language proficiency. In addition, you will increase your cultural awareness of the diversity of Hispanic peoples in the United States and abroad. Your Results As our society becomes more global, the ability to communicate in other languages and to understand other cultures is vital to your future success in nearly any profession. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 27 million Hispanics currently reside in the United States, making up nearly 10 percent of the population. The Census Bureau predicts that almost half of the U.S. population could be Spanish-speaking by the year 2050. In the job market, bilingual employees increasingly will have an advantage over other candidates, especially in the service sector, according to the Census Bureau. As a graduate, you can: Work in any sector of industry where verbal and written skills are critical Work in private, nonprofit, or governmental organizations that service Spanish-speaking communities Work in the health, travel and communications industries where second language proficiency is a valuable asset Pursue advanced graduate study in literature, translation, or film studies Join the Peace Corps Attend law school View more details on Salem College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Language courses.