BA Spanish

The SUNY Oneonta Spanish program offers a variety of courses in language, culture, civilization and literature, a wide range of overseas programs, and a committed and engaging faculty.Spanish majors will develop language skills and a broad appreciation of diverse literary and cultural traditions of Spanish expression throughout the world. In upper-division classes, the aim is to develop analytical and writing skills along with oral proficiency through intensive critical study of literary texts, Hispanic literature, cinema, culture and history.Upon graduation, majors should be able to demonstrate advanced competence in written and spoken language, and the ability to read critically, interpret analytically, and write coherently about texts produced in Spanish-speaking countries. Majors are encouraged to explore all periods and genres of literature in Spanish, as well as a wide variety of critical approaches.