Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

California Baptist University

CBU Spanish majors gain fluency in the language by the time of graduation, becoming able to speak, listen, read and write in Spanish.Fluency in Spanish opens job opportunities in teaching, translation and interpretation, while also being useful for many other professional positions. Since bilingual proficiency and multicultural adaptability are an integral part of CBU's Spanish bachelor's program, students are encouraged to participate in study-abroad opportunities in Spanish-speaking countries.What You'll Learn Listening and reading: Graduates of the Spanish program will demonstrate listening and reading comprehension skills sufficient to understand any genre of literature or speech in the target language at a level equivalent to the advanced level according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Proficiency in speaking and writing the Spanish language: Graduates will conduct oral demonstrations and prepare academic papers in the Spanish language at a level equivalent to the advanced level according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Analysis of the Spanish language: Graduates will understand and analyze various components of Spanish linguistics including the grammatical, lexical and orthographic features needed to communicate effectively.

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Modern Languages and Literature