College for Women: Spanish

SPANISH

Do you have a passion for learning about other cultures?

Would you like to expand your career opportunities by being bilingual?

Do you want to foster communication access and equity in your community?

¡Bienvenidos! Imagine having such a command of the Spanish language — the second most spoken language in the U.S. — that you write effectively and speak with clarity and ease. This program gives you the proficiency to do both and will have you speaking Spanish from day one. Explore diverse aesthetic, linguistic, and cultural traditions in global contexts of social justice. Set yourself apart from other job candidates and be a contender for local and international career opportunities.

YOU WILL LEARN TO:

• Achieve linguistic proficiency according to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards

• Read comprehensively and write effectively and imaginatively

• Utilize critical and literary theory and core areas of language analysis

• Contextualize language and literature globally, confronting gender, race, ethnicity, ability, and socioeconomic differences from a foundation of social justice

• Pursue opportunities for career-readiness

*Can require advanced degrees and licensure

THE ST. KATE’S DIFFERENCE

IMMERSIVE: Internship and service-learning opportunities provide hands-on experience using Spanish language skills in a professional setting and across different communities.

SOCIAL JUSTICE-BASED: As core University values, social justice and anti-racism figure prominently in the department curriculum.

RELEVANT: Students learn from local, national, and international cultural events and issues happening in real-time.

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THE CLASSES

Classes in the Spanish program include but are not limited to:

• Intermediate Spanish I

• Introduction to Critical Cultural and Literary Analysis

• Spanish for the Professions

• Literature in Translation

• Short Stories in Spanish

• Hispanic Women Writers

“[Este semestre] era muy divertido. Disfruté la conversación. Aprendí mucho, especialmente sobre la migración.”

– Kate ’23

ENRICH YOUR EXPERIENCE

Global Studies

Students in the Spanish program are strongly encouraged to study, travel, or live abroad. More than 50 semester- and year-long programs are available around the world, providing invaluable opportunities for students to immerse themselves in the language and culture of the country they visit.

Spanish Clubs and Organizations

The Spanish Club at St. Kate’s and Sigma Delta Pi, the National Spanish Honor Society, offer students further opportunities to interact in Spanish-speaking environments and hone their skills. Expand your Spanish-speaking abilities and cultural knowledge with activities, volunteer opportunities, and more.

Office of Scholarly Engagement

We’ve built a home for you to discover all of the opportunities that help transform your education and future. Visit the Office of Scholarly Engagement for ways to enhance your classroom learning, prepare for a career, and grow in ways you never imagined with global studies, collaborative research, service learning in the community, honors program, and competitive fellowships. To learn more, visit stkate.edu/ose.

The information in this document applies to students entering the College for Women. Portions of this document are subject to change at any time. Consult the St. Catherine University Undergraduate Academic Catalog for official requirements.

College for Women Office of Admission

2004 Randolph Avenue

St. Paul, MN 55105

651-690-8850 or 800-656-5283 admissions@stkate.edu

@stkates.shas

EXPLORE YOUR INTERESTS

This degree pairs well with other majors and minors, such as:

• Psychology

• Communication Studies

• Marketing and Digital Strategy

• International Business and Economics

• International Studies

• English

• Women and International Development

• Linguistics Minor

• Leadership Minor

ALUM TRACKER

St. Kate’s Spanish graduates are currently working in:

• Minneapolis Public Schools

• Mayo Clinic

• Public policy and advocacy organizations

• Business organizations

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