Spanish Degree (BA)
This program is currently under a “teach-out” plan. The program will be discontinued, but current students enrolled in the program will be allowed to complete their degrees.
As a student in the Spanish degree program at the University of Lynchburg, you’ll explore the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures in an immersive and comprehensive way. You’ll study a rigorous curriculum that will help you increase your language proficiency intercultural competence and understanding of Spanish linguistics to prepare you to communicate in real-world contexts.
You will take courses where you’ll explore Hispanic cultures through literature, film, history, and current events. Our course offerings such as “Hispanic Literature in English Translation,” “Advanced Conversation and Cultures through Documentary Film in Spanish,” “Introduction to Spanish Linguistics” and “Cinema in Spanish,” provide insight into cultural nuances, historical contexts, and societal values of Spanish-speaking communities.
Our Spanish majors are also encouraged to participate in study abroad programs in Spanish-speaking countries and to seek opportunities to complete internships, independent study projects, and research studies. Many Spanish students also work as peer tutors in the Modern Language Research Center and participate in extracurricular organizations such as the Hispanic Student Society and Phi Sigma Iota, the International Foreign Language Honor Society.
As a Lynchburg Spanish major, you’ll:
- Develop proficiency in Spanish through immersive language courses, focusing on listening, speaking, reading, and writing, preparing for diverse professional contexts in Spanish-speaking environments.
- Achieve a deeper understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures through literature, cinema, linguistics, and historical analysis.
- Immerse yourself in Spanish-speaking environments with study abroad experiences in Spain or Latin America, fostering intercultural competence and linguistic proficiency.
- Undertake research projects and internships, applying language skills in real-world settings and deepening understanding of Spanish language and cultures.
Alumni Spotlights
Faculty Contact
Tammy Jandrey Hertel, PhD
Professor of Spanish
Chair of the Modern and Classical Languages Department
