¿Quieres estudiar Español? Have you ever wanted to learn a second language? If you’re looking to minor or major in Spanish, Goshen College is the perfect place for you! With Spanish being the most selected minor on GC’s campus, you’ll be surrounded by other students, like-minded and passionate about learning Spanish.
As a Spanish major, you will spend two semesters studying abroad in Spanish-speaking countries like Peru, Mexico, Ecuador, Cuba, and Spain. GC’s unique one-year residency requirement will have you speaking fluently, understanding a variety of Hispanic cultures and Latin American literatures, and feeling prepared for an increasingly Spanish-speaking world.
Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world and the fastest-growing foreign language in the United States. The GC Spanish department will prepare you for a multilingual workplace with advanced courses and elective courses.
Goshen College offers opportunities to study abroad and locally, helping Spanish majors grow in their language skills and oral communication skills. Goshen College’s dedicated Spanish faculty—native and non-native Spanish speakers—will help you master Spanish linguistics.
Many volunteer organizations in the Goshen community use Spanish exclusively, so you can get real experience using the language. You can also interact with native Spanish-speaking families in their homes, gaining a well-rounded view of both language and culture.
The Spanish program boasts the highest number of minors at GC, so you will be in good company. Every industry is preparing for bilingual and multilingual communication in the global market. Spanish is one of the most commonly spoken foreign languages, making it an invaluable skill to have on a resume.
Fluency in Spanish is a valuable skill that will help you stand out in the job market. Spanish majors at Goshen College have gone on to work in various career paths such as:
As you progress through the program, you will gain problem-solving skills, conduct research, and learn critical thinking skills while using Spanish as career preparation for your future work or pursuing graduate studies.
Recent GC graduates have worked with:
Adriana Martinez Diaz De Leon, a 2022 graduate and psychology major from Goshen, alongside Cristóbal Garza González, assistant professor of Spanish, spent eight weeks over the summer curating an anthology, a collection of poems and other pieces of writing, to be studied in Goshen College Hispanic and Latinx culture and literature courses.
Rafael Falcón, professor emeritus of Spanish at Goshen College, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022. He was 74 years old. Falcon taught Spanish at Goshen College from 1979-2011.
The eight-week Maple Scholars research program and Hickory Scholars sustainability program continued this summer, despite an early end to the academic school year due to coronavirus.
of Goshen College students study abroad
Best Study Abroad Program in the U.S.
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Most students studying abroad among liberal arts colleges – U.S. News & World Report
Semesters you’ll spend abroad in countries like Peru, Mexico, Ecuador, Cuba and Spain to learn Spanish fluently.
Most students studying abroad among liberal arts colleges – U.S. News & World Report
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Joanna Epp, who graduated in 2016 with an environmental science major and a Spanish minor, is truly an interdisciplinary student. She is a viola player, a co-leader of EcoPAX and a member of the women’s tennis team.
Joanna's storyAssociate Professor of Spanish Dean Rhodes enjoys leading students on a May term class to Spain and Morocco and seeing their world open up to them.
Dean's storyAurora Flores Avil ’23 chose to study nursing because she wants a career that benefits others.
Aurora's storyNayo Ulloa is passionate about teaching Latino arts and performing music. He specializes in the music of the Andes, especially Peru, where he is from.
Nayo's storyTasha Friesen was a Spanish and art student from Goshen. She participated in choir and art club and designed layout for the campus newspaper, The Record, for four semesters.
Tasha's storyHillary Harder, a music and Spanish double major from Wichita, Kansas, is a musician, peacemaker, ministry leader and lover of teatime and one-on-one talks. She graduated in 2015.
Hillary's storyTerry Martin
Assistant Professor of Spanish
