SPANISH
Why Study Spanish?
The second most spoken language in the world, Spanish plays an important role in politics, commerce and cultural exchange. According to the Pew Research Center, over 37 million people in the U.S. speak Spanish as their first language, and it is projected that the Latino population will reach almost 130 million by 2060, likely making it the largest Spanish speaking country in the world. By adding a Spanish Major or Minor to a major in the fields of business, health sciences, education, and communication, you will be competitive for job opportunities in the U.S. and abroad.
BA & Minor in Spanish
Students interested in pursuing a more in depth study of Spanish can choose to pursue a major or minor . Click on the link below for more information:
Foreign Language Requirements
Most students at Howard University have a foreign language requirement to graduate. Depending on their major, students typically take between two to four semesters of a foreign language. Enrolling in Spanish language courses at Howard will count towards the foreign language requirement. The course sequence for the basic Spanish language courses is as follows:
Spanish I - (SPAN 001)
Spanish II - (SPAN 002)
Spanish III - (SPAN 003)
Spanish IV - (SPAN 004)