Spanish

Understand the Spanish-speaking world.

Spanish major and minor

Majors in Spanish become familiar with different cultures across the Spanish-speaking world and immerse themselves in historical and cultural events that have marked Spanish-speaking societies and how they are perceived.

They grapple with issues currently facing the Spanish-speaking world and participate in discussions about its future. Majors acquire a solid foundation in the literature and film traditions of Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula.

Immerse yourself in historical and cultural events that have marked Spanish-speaking societies and how they are perceived.

The major requires 44 credit hours.

Minors in Spanish become familiar with different cultures across the Spanish-speaking world as well as the historical and cultural events that have marked Spanish-speaking societies. Students are encouraged to examine issues facing the Spanish-speaking world now and in the future.

24 credit hours are required for the minor.

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A Spanish major will help make you a global citizen

Studying Spanish at Simpson gives you much more than language skills. We focus on what will make you a well rounded citizen as well as make you marketable.

Connect with Spanish speakers from different countries

Focus on intercultural skills, knowledge and experiences

Choose from a wide variety of travel and internship experiences to help build your résumé

Get creative with multimedia projects

Reach the learning goals that you set for yourself

Why Simpson College for Spanish?

What Will You Learn?

As you master the language, you will learn to recognize the intricacies and varieties of Spanish worldwide. Through interactive exercises, you will gain cultural knowledge and learn to reflect on what you learn from various perspectives.

This Is What Success Looks Like

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International Student Organization

The International Student Organization (ISO) at Simpson College welcomes members from countries worldwide.

The goals of ISO are to:

coordinate the international students and multicultural activities,
seek excellent education, develop leadership skills and achieve career goals,
assist international students in their adjustment to the social and academic environment of campus life,
coordinate events each month ranging from cookouts to the annual International Food Festival,
connect international students with host parents who will help them during their stay at Simpson,
promote intercultural relationships through events that showcase the cultural backgrounds of international students.

Sigma Lambda Gamma

Sigma Lambda Gamma was the first Latina-based and multicultural sorority on campus. Although the chapter is Latina-based, any female student can join.

The mission of Sigma Lambda Gamma is to strive to be the premier organization committed to providing a mechanism of empowerment to all women. Recognizing their responsibility to the progression of a positive global community, members stress the importance of morals, ethics and education in their daily lives in order to serve the needs of their neighbors through a mutual respect and understanding of their varying cultures.

Multicultural Student Alliance

Multicultural Student Alliance is a group of students committed to coordinating cultural activities on campus like. Some activities have included cultural & heritage month celebrations, panel discussions and community events centered around diversity and tolerance in campus. The group is committed to recognizing every individual’s rights to dignity and respect because every person has worth as an individual.

The beliefs of the group are to:

treat all equally and with respect, without regard to their sex, race, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, marital or family status, parenthood, size or disability,
not tolerate sexual or racial harassment and to learn about Simpson’s anti-discrimination policies and speak up they are violated,
ensure that any allegation of sexual assault, sexual, racial or any other type of harassment or discrimination is promptly and thoroughly investigated,
not tolerate sexist, racist, sexually-explicit or pornographic images or language in the campus environment or at any campus events.

Latinos Unidos

Latinos Unidos is a Latinx organization at Simpson College that seeks to unite students interested in sharing, celebrating and learning about Latinx Culture. Although the chapter is Latinx-based, Latinos Unidos is not an exclusive group and welcomes people of all ethnic backgrounds.

Latinos Unidos hopes to:

provide all interested students with an opportunity to interact with each other through events and activities such as study breaks, discussion groups, dinners and movie nights,
foster great solidarity among Latinx students at Simpson College and to enhance the overall Latinx presence on campus,
bring diversity into campus,
educate the Simpson community about Latinx heritage styles from various parts of the world,
help make students aware of other cultures besides U.S. cultures by sharing other communities’ values, language and other cultural expressions.