Spanish


Fordham University's Spanish Program
In the belief that an understanding and appreciation for another culture is born by learning that culture's language, the Spanish Program at Fordham University provides students with strong language skills and a knowledge of and respect for different cultures, as well as a critical understanding of the nature of cultural exchange.
Why Study Spanish? In this new century, different languages and cultures will increasingly impact our lives. In the Americas, the Spanish language and Latino culture will have increasing influence. Today, Spanish rivals English as the language of choice in the Americas with 250 million native Spanish speakers in the Caribbean, Central America, South America and North America. In twenty years, one out of every six people living in the United States will be Hispanic. In the past, learning Spanish used to be a way to open doors, but soon it will be a necessity, especially in culturally diverse New York City. Spanish is a world language: an estimated 300 million people speak Spanish, making it one of the largest markets for businesses and one of the most useful languages in the world for travel; the language of what will soon be the largest minority in the U.S. Officially, 11% of the entire population or 27.7 million people living in the United States are Hispanic. Hispanics are projected to be the largest minority in the U.S. by the year 2010; highly valued by employers who are currently seeking Spanish-speaking applicants in nearly every profession (medical, police, public service, legal, education and business, among others). Majoring or Minoring in Spanish Studies Majoring or Minoring in Spanish Literature Majoring or Minoring in Latin American Studies Meet the Spanish Faculty

Fordham University's Spanish Program