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Own the competitive edge of a major,
double-major, or minor in Spanish in
today’s U.S. and global economy!
COMMUNICATE WITH THE REST OF
THE WORLD.
INCREASE YOUR JOB PROSPECTS.
There is a huge demand for
Spanish-speakers in nursing,
construction management,
business, education, government,
and police forces. Bilingual
employees earn up to 20% more
than those who only speak English.
More than 425 million people speak
Spanish throughout the world, it is
the official language of 21
countries, and one of the six
languages of the United Nations.
After English, it is the most used
international
Frank, a Spanish double-major,
language.
emailed in July 2014 to say:
“Every month, I earn $300 more
for being bilingual- not bad for a
few semesters of Spanish classes
at Norwich!”
COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR
FELLOW AMERICANS.
There are over 35 million Spanish
speakers in the United States, and
that number will rise to over 50
million by 2015!
MAKE THE MOST OF
YOUR MILITARY CAREER.
The U.S. Department of
Defense employs more
than 246,000 foreign
language speakers.
SOUTHCOM employs more than
1,200 military and civilian
personnel responsible for providing
contingency planning, operations,
and security cooperation in Central
America, South America, and the
Caribbean.
ACHIEVE CULTURAL COMPETENCE
Spanish courses will bring you into contact with cultures
that have produced 11 Nobel Prizes in literature, five Nobel
Peace Prizes, the literary masterwork Don Quijote, the art
of Pablo Picasso, the architectural wonder of Machu Picchu,
five World Cup-winning soccer teams, Shakira, Ricky Martin,
Spanish guitar, Argentine tango, as well as socio-political
issues, such as migration and drug war, challenging us now.
Stephen, a Spanish minor,
emailed in June 2014 to say:
“The Student Veterans faculty adviser was very impressed
when I told her about the Norwich Spanish program. I
realized how much I carried out of my Spanish classes at
Norwich and continue to use. Thank you!”
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR IN SPANISH:
• 6 COURSES BEYOND SPANISH 112
• A “C” OR BETTER IN ALL SPANISH COURSES
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR IN SPANISH:
• 8 COURSES BEYOND SPANISH 206
• A “C” OR BETTER IN ALL SPANISH COURSES
• ONE SEMESTER OF STUDY ABROAD RECOMMENDED
Come see us: Professors Miana, Nevins, Robertson, Sherriff,
Stallings-Ward in Webb Hall; or, email Spanish Program
Director, [email protected]
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