Spanish and Hispanic Studies
The Spanish and Hispanic studies program at Earlham teaches you to analyze the cultural production of the Spanish-speaking world and navigate the diverse perspectives of Spanish speakers in the US and abroad. While most programs teach you to communicate in Spanish, we will teach you to think in Spanish!
Regardless of your initial level of Spanish, we will help you develop cultural and linguistic competence in the language through semester-long immersion programs, research experiences, and interactions with the Spanish-speaking community here in Richmond.
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Explore the rich diversity of the Spanish-speaking world
You will participate in and also create for yourself numerous opportunities to develop your cultural and linguistic competence. These experiences prepare you to conduct research in Spanish and navigate bilingual settings in the U.S. or monolingual Spanish-speaking contexts as interns or employees.
Hands-on experience
There are numerous internship and volunteer opportunities for Spanish speakers in our local community. Amigos, the Richmond Latino Center, also offers leadership positions to bilingual students who demonstrate commitment to their programs.
Off-campus study
Through off-campus study, you’ll learn not only in a classroom setting but also through immersive experiences in the region you visit. We offer both semester-long programs in Ecuador, Spain, and the US/ Mexico border. Shorter research-focused programs have been held in Bogotá, Colombia and along the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain.
Our faculty
Our faculty are from the U. S., Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador. We will teach you how to be culturally and linguistically competent to ensure you are equipped to successfully communicate in a foreign language.