Spanish
Rooted in experiential learning and travel, our Spanish major provides countless opportunities for you to grow your language skills. Participate in a cultural immersion program, join a related student organization or enroll in a community-based course. Rigorous curriculum — taught by passionate, expert faculty — introduce you to a myriad of classes that explore Spanish culture, art and history.
Speak a Global Language
All Spanish majors and minors are required to take what they've learned and put it into practice through study abroad or an alternate language immersion experience. Popular study abroad sites include Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Chile, Spain, Uruguay and Mexico. Students can also choose to participate in the National Student Exchange Program. This unique opportunity allows Blugolds to study for a semester or an academic year at another university while still paying UWEC tuition.
With many employers looking for well-rounded students with diverse backgrounds — and strong language and communication skills — Spanish graduates quickly find employment upon graduation.
Program Details
Many Blugolds seek out opportunities to learn about other cultures. Ranging from week-long to semester-long, these faculty-led experiences focus on a variety of interesting topics and lead to new perspectives that can be life-changing. Recent programs students have participated in include the Civil Rights Pilgrimage in Alabama, Arkansas and Louisiana; the Social and Environmental Justice Experience in Guatemala; Women's Lives and Experiences in Nicaragua; and Culture, Society and Economics in Argentina.
Spanish faculty members are regularly engaged in research and actively encourage students to become involved in their latest projects. These opportunities often lead to a chance to travel to state, regional, and international conferences to present research results.
Practice what you learn in class in our Language Lab and the Roma Hoff Instructional Resource Center. These facilities are filled with sound and video programs, films, games and computer software to help enhance your Spanish language proficiency.
Blugold Stories
Some of my favorite memories in the program have been getting a close-up look at a day in the life of a neurologist, an ER doctor, a pediatrician, an orthopedic surgeon, a cardiologist — we were lucky to get a good taste of our future. That just doesn’t happen anywhere else.
UW-Eau Claire’s Spanish program opens countless doors for communication and human connection. And with the Spanish culture and language growing, graduates are certain to utilize their skills and find opportunities wherever they go. The comprehensive curriculum is paired with supportive, expert faculty who make your success a priority.
I'm very involved in Student Senate and on the swim team, so I was a little unsure about doing a full semester studying abroad. So I found a summer program in Valencia, Spain, and it was incredible. I was literally in the Mediterranean Sea, windsurfing every day. I took a cooking class where I learned how to cook Spanish dishes. And all of those credits transferred back and got me further ahead on my Spanish degree. It was the most life-changing experience.
Where can the spanish program lead me after graduation?
Knowing multiple languages is highly valued by employers, making this degree a sought-after one. Our alumni go on to pursue a variety of interesting and rewarding careers and are well-prepared for graduate school.
Example Careers
- Spanish teacher
- Bilingual patient assistance counselor
- Translator
- Tour coordinator
- Social Services
- Government
- Global Higher Education
- Library or Museum work
- Consulting/Strategic Communications
- International Business
- Health Professions
As a Spanish major, you will explore all the different facets of learning a new language. Classes range from phonetics and pronunciation to Latin American literature and film. An exciting and key component of this program is that students are required to study abroad in a country where Spanish is spoken. Whether you spend Winterim in Latin America or a semester in Spain, these immersive experiences will enhance your understanding of the language and help you to thrive in your chosen career.
Here are a few courses in Spanish at UW-Eau Claire.
SPAN 301
Conversation and Composition I
Conversation, reading and composition practice with an emphasis on the grammar, structure, and vocabulary of descriptive, argumentative, and narrative communication forms.
SPAN 325
Phonetics and Pronunciation
Theory of the Spanish sound system and intensive practice of Spanish pronunciation and intonation.
SPAN 352
Latin American Civilization
Introduction to the historical background necessary for comprehending contemporary Latin America. Analysis of current social, political, and economic issues, with consideration of influential personalities in present-day Latin American society.
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