Spanish
The mission of the Department of Modern Languages is to prepare students linguistically and culturally to be able to understand, serve and function in a second culture while incorporating into this experience the Christian values that we convey in our biblically centered education.
What will I study?
Spanish students will develop cultural and communication skills as they study the language in a variety of classroom and real life settings. Guided through the curriculum by caring professors, students can be assured that not only will their knowledge grow but also the integration of their faith with the rest of their worldview. Classmates will play an important role in the students' educational experience as they share their service experiences, practicum, internships and insights with the class.
Admissions Requirements
Admission to the Spanish major or minor program requires students to:
- Complete Spanish 210 or 220 in the semester prior to admission with a grade of B or higher or a satisfactory score on a normed placement exam given by the department, and
- An interview with department faculty is required.
Interesting classes I might take
- Faith Life and Culture in Latin America
- Spanish American Literature
- Spanish Conversation and Composition
What can I do with a degree in Spanish?
- Spanish teacher
- Translator
Why choose Spanish at Biola?
The Modern Language Department seeks to provide effective language training in the context of the Christian faith and the cultures of the respective languages that we offer. At the general education level we desire to provide an understanding of the nature of language as well as a moderate level of command of the selected language (French and Spanish). Fore the student who is serious about developing a mastery of a language, we offer a Spanish major and minor that are strongly focused on preparation for service in Spanish-speaking contexts. The objectives of the Spanish major are: 1) to develop the Spanish-speaking environments in the US and abroad; 2) to provide significant hands-on experience in serving in these environments; and 3) to guide the students' development of the holistic integrative reasoning that is necessary to successfully serve others.
What are BU Spanish graduates doing now?
Biola graduates from the Spanish major have gone on to study at the following graduate schools.
UCLA, UC San Diego, Georgetown University, Universities in Latin America
