College of Arts and Humanities
Spanish Teaching
Bachelor of Arts | Major
Spanish, BA—Spanish Teaching Specialization
Learn Spanish, Teach Spanish: The CWU Spanish, BA – Teaching Specialization prepares you to inspire future generations to love languages and cultures!
The Spanish teaching B.A. at CWU prepares you to be a WA State certified Teacher of Spanish in the K-12 school system. Through small, dynamic classes, you will expand your Spanish knowledge for academic and professional purposes, examine the intricacies of language acquisition processes, engage in critical pedagogies, and participate in teaching demonstrations. Additionally, with our program, you will have access to test-prep courses that help you prepare for teacher certification exams.
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What You'll Study
Academic Catalog | World Languages and Cultures Website
Core Courses
Second-year Spanish
- SPAN 251 - Second-year Spanish
- SPAN 252 - Second-year Spanish
- SPAN 253 - Second-year Spanish
- OR
Spanish for Heritage Speakers
- SPAN 261 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers I
- SPAN 262 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers II
- SPAN 263 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers III
Literature and Cultures
- SPAN 301 - Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Literature
- SPAN 310 - Hispanic Civilizations and Cultures
Composition and Conversation
- SPAN 341 - Spanish Composition and Conversation
- OR SPAN 345 - Composition and Conversation for Heritage Speakers I
Culminating Experience
- WLC 487 - Culminating Experience
Spanish Teaching Specialization
Courses
- WLC 484 - Second Language Learning and Teaching: Theory and Praxis
- WLC 485 - Sociolinguistics of Language Education
- WLC 486 - Washington State World Languages Teaching Endorsement Test Preparation
Department-Approved Electives
- SPAN 342 - Spanish Composition and Grammar II
- SPAN 343 - Spanish Conversation
- SPAN 346 - Composition and Grammar for Heritage Speakers II
- SPAN 360 - Spanish for Dual Language Teachers
- SPAN 385 - Spanish Phonetics
- SPAN 398 - Special Topics
- SPAN 414 - Language Variation and Corpus Linguistics
- SPAN 442 - Spanish Translation and Interpretation
- SPAN 443 - Advanced Spanish Translation
- SPAN 446 - Hispanic Cinema
- SPAN 449 - Spanish Golden Age Literature
- SPAN 454 - Medical and Legal Spanish for Translators and Interpreters
- SPAN 456 - The Spanish and Latin American Short Story
- SPAN 496 - Individual Study
- WLC 243 - Target Language Discussion Section
- WLC 250 - Language and Power
- WLC 482 - Second- and Foreign-language Acquisition
- WLC 483 - Sociolinguistics
- WL 490 - Cooperative Education
- OR EDBL 401 - Principles and Practices for Educating Linguistically Diverse Students
- AND EFC 320 - Multicultural Education
Secondary Education Program
Completion of the Secondary Education Program is required for K-12 World Languages teaching endorsement in Washington State.
Flexible Options
Every program lets you take online classes, so you can fit your studies into your busy schedule from anywhere. You also have the chance to study abroad in many different countries!
Focus on Social Justice
Our Spanish program is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and anti-racist learning environment. We support social justice initiatives and strive to make a positive impact both within the classroom and the broader community.
Commitment to Language Proficiency
We place a strong emphasis on developing fluency in Spanish. You'll enhance your communication skills to ensure you can speak, read, write, and understand Spanish effectively.
Clubs and Organizations
Join student clubs and organizations at CWU that focus on world languages and cultures and meet other students who share your interests. These clubs offer chances to practice languages, join cultural events, and attend workshops.
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The best way to discover what makes CWU so special is to experience it yourself.
Classes
at CWU mean more individualized attention from professors, helping you improve your Spanish language skills and understand Spanish cultures better.
Visitors
come to CWU annually to participate in World Languages Day, our department’s biggest event.
Abroad
at 100+ sites worldwide and earn academic credit while exploring new cultures.
Why Study Spanish at Central?
Gain a unique perspective on the impact of Spanish in various societal contexts, helping you make meaningful contributions in an increasingly interconnected world.
Benefit from a program designed not only to provide you with a degree but also to equip you with skills for real-world applications, emphasizing the practical use of language in different settings.
Engage in a curriculum that combines language learning with applied linguistics, offering insights into how Spanish influences and shapes societies globally.
Successful Fields
Spanish Language Instructor/Teacher abroad
Education
Translation and Interpretation
Linguistic Research
Language Technology and Development
International Business