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Spanish Opportunities and Resources
Overseas study
While classroom instruction significantly contributes to the acquisition of a second language, everyday, meaningful interaction with the target culture and people amounts to more effective learning. For this reason, the Spanish major requires academic study, normally 8-10 credit hours, in a Spanish-speaking country of the student’s choice. Students may choose to study for a semester or year abroad or they may participate in a summer with approved programs that Wheaton does not offer.
The Spanish section is, however, committed to providing students with the coursework
and experiences needed to complete the major. Each summer, groups of 20-35 students
head off to Spain (even
numbered summers) or Latin
America (odd numbered summers). In addition to a rigorous academic
experience, students have the opportunity to visit many sites of historic and
cultural importance in the company of Wheaton professors who help them process
the material they are learning, all the while keeping issues of faith in the
forefront.
Spanish Table
Led
by a
student
with
advanced
skills,
students
meet
in the
cafeteria
for casual
conversation
and language  practice over dinner
at least once a week. Anyone
member of the campus community
who is interested in using or
improving language skills is welcome to join the group.
Internships, part-time jobs, volunteer and ministry opportunities
Both
through
direct
communication and by way of
the Office of Career Services,
the Spanish Section is often
made aware of internship or
employment opportunities that
require proficiency of varying
degrees in Spanish. A number
of Wheaton students also find
occasion to use their Spanish
skills in volunteer and ministry
positions both in the area
and in short-term trips out
of the country, such as the
annual Spring Break Honduras
Trip,
The Language Learning Center
The
Language
Learning
Center is a facility intended
to provide the resources current language students, those
studying on their own, faculty and staff need to pursue
the study and improve of their language skills. It provides
computers for writing projects, language specific software,
a growing catalog of foreign language and language-related
videos and DVDs, equipment for viewing them and audio equipment
for listening to class-related materials. Its website also
provides numerous language-related links.
Links
to information
on Latin American countries.
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