Spanish - Program Details

Students in this program will learn to read, write, and speak Spanish confidently. You will also have the opportunity for immersive experiences studying abroad in Costa Rica. When you graduate you will have an edge up when looking for a job.

Language Learning

When you study Spanish at MHCC, you’ll learn four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. All classes are highly interactive, even when you are learning how to read and write.

Program Outcomes

After completing this program you'll be able to:

• Listen: sustain comprehension over longer stretches (beyond the sentence level).
• Speak: express personal information by creating with the language; initiate, sustain, and close a general conversation with several strategies; exhibit evidence of connected discourse, particularly for simple narration and description.
• Read: read consistently with an increased understanding of simple connected texts dealing with various primary and social needs.
• Write: demonstrate most practical writing needs, including simple letters, paraphrases, and summaries of biographical data, work, and school experiences.

Courses and Curriculum

By the end of your second year, you should be able to communicate in basic Spanish, whether spoken or written. Our cultural exchange programs can provide you with extra opportunities to practice the language and explore the cultures. Modern Language degree courses can be used toward the Arts & Letters and electives requirements for your associate degree. They can also be used to fulfill university transfer requirements. You can work with your advisor to select the best courses to meet degree requirements and your interests.

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Your Future in Spanish

At MHCC, you can fulfill your transfer and four-year degree language requirements and become more competitive in the global job market. With a degree in Spanish, you can work as an interpreter, tour guide, travel guide, or Spanish teacher.

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