If students want an immersion in Spanish dedicated to the scientific study of the language, consider the Hispanic Linguistics emphasis. Linguistics is the study of language, including its structure, organization, sounds, and meaning. In addition to language proficiency, students seeking their Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with a Hispanic Linguistics emphasis gain a thorough understanding of the Spanish language framework. Classes in phonetics, morphosyntax, sociolinguistics and more teach students how the brain formulates and organizes Spanish. These courses provide a foundation for application to pedagogical issues in teaching the language as well as societal challenges in bilingual communities. Spanish majors seeking total language immersion also have opportunities to study abroad in Costa Rica, Spain, and Chile. Graduates find roles in language education and other rewarding fields.
