This academic major is offered to prepare versatile personnel with professional skills in Spanish a solid foundation in the Spanish language, and competency in Spanish listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translating. We train capable students to work in the areas of translating, studying, teaching, administration in the foreign affairs offices, economic and trade organization, culture ad education, journalism and the press, scientific research, and tourism.
Apart from learning the basic theories and elementary knowledge of the Spanish language, literature, history, politics, economics and diplomacy, and being trained in the skills of Spanish listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translating; the students who choose Spanish Studies as a profession must learn the policies, the laws, and regulations of Spanish and of China. They must also learn much about Spanish society and culture to be highly competent in the areas of translation, and teaching. They must also master a second foreign language.
Required Courses: Spanish Intensive Reading, Spanish Extensive Reading, Spanish Conversation, Spanish Writing, Spanish Listening, Spanish Translation, Spanish Grammar, Spanish Audio-Visual Comprehension, Spanish Radio Listening, Introduction to German, Spanish Culture and History, and Computer Applications.
Length of Schooling: Four years for the undergraduate program (Bachelor of Arts Degree is awarded to undergraduates.)