MINOR

What You’ll Learn

Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. You will combine your language training with community service to better understand cross-cultural communication in a variety of situations. You could take part in projects such as helping local K-12 school children with their studies, creating podcasts with high schoolers telling their stories, or working at a local nonprofit distributing food to communities in need.

Intern or Study Away:

We will prepare you to support and serve Latiné(x) communities no matter where you go. All students in the minor program complete an internship or study away program. Students have worked with local community organizations like Bounty and Soul and have studied abroad in Ecuador.

“There are so many things that I have been able to learn and solidify within my Spanish skills and myself. I have been able to study and see my growth while also being able to take part in personal travels across Ecuador.”

Ivy Fitzsimmons ’24

Placement Test

Start learning Spanish from the beginning or continue your learning by taking our placement test. Qualifying students can skip all four Spanish Language classes and be placed into the Topics in Advanced Spanish class.

Explore Classes in This Program

GBL 1520

Spanish 1: Culture, Power, Place

In this course, you will explore the basics of communication in Spanish. You’ll improve your proficiency in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills while being mindful of cultural norms and practices. You’ll also engage with the Latiné(x) community to explore the intersection of culture, power, and place.

ANT 3149

Language and Culture

You will study the role of languages in the social life of individuals and communities. We will analyze topics such as culture, gender, race, sexuality, and technology in relation to language.

GBL 3540

Topics in Advanced Spanish

You’ll develop your interpretation, presentation, and production skills in Spanish areas such as film studies, literature, or podcasting. This class centers on engagement in the community and the topics taught change often so you can repeat the course to explore them all.

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Meet Our Faculty

At Warren Wilson, I see creativity, sensitivity and a willingness to engage with others in meaningful ways. Professors and students work collaboratively towards various educative goals, taking risks while being advocates for themselves and others. All of this inspires me.

Christine LaRocque Swoap, MA
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David Abernathy

Warren Wilson students crave a challenge. I am continually amazed at the enthusiasm with which our students throw themselves into an endeavor, whether it be a physically exhausting service trip or an intellectually stimulating research question. Wilson students tend to say “bring it.”

David Abernathy, Ph.D.
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Ben Feinberg

At Warren Wilson, we have the time we need to know our students as real, complete, complicated human beings, not just a butt in a seat and a name on a paper.

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Ben Feinberg, Ph.D.

Warren Wilson is the place where both academics and intellectual virtues matter. We are all on a journey together to build a more trusting, empathetic, patient, caring, and connected community, state, nation, and world.

Dr. Susan Ortiz
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Professor Lucy Lawrence lectures

I am committed to preparing new generations of social work professionals who are critical thinkers and competent practitioners through rigorous academics that integrates civic engagement and practical experience.

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Christine Swoap

Hands-on, All-in

Podcasting 
Students worked with Owen Highschool students to create Spanish language podcasts.
A masked student loads food into a car
Intern 
Sam Colston ’22 worked as a Latinx Engagement Intern for Bounty and Soul.

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