Fall
- SPANISH 201 ............ 3cr.
- PHILOSOPHY 100: Ethics as Intro to Philosophy ............ 3cr.
- ENGLISH 101: English Composition ............ 3cr.
- Creative Perspective ............ 3cr.
- First Year Seminar ............ 3cr.
- CORE 101: GOA Co-curriculum Program I ............ 0cr.
Spring
- SPANISH 202 ............ 3cr.
- THEOLOGY 111: Theological Foundations ............ 3cr.
- Mathematical Perspective ............ 3cr.
- Historical Perspective ............ 3cr.
- Scientific Perspective ............ 3cr.
- CORE 102: GOA Co-curriculum Program II ............ 0cr.
Fall
- SPANISH 300 ............ 3cr.
- Philosophical Perspective ............ 3cr.
- Humanities Elective ............ 3cr.
- Natural Science Elective ............ 3cr.
- Writing Intensive Elective ............ 3cr.
Spring
- Spanish Elective - SPAN 302-310............ 3cr.
- Theological Perspective ............ 3cr.
- ENGLISH 205: Literature and Moral Imagination ............ 3cr.
- General Elective ............ 3cr.
- Oral Communications Elective ............ 3cr.
Fall
- Spanish Electives (2) - SPAN 311-349............ 6cr.
- Quantitative Reasoning Elective ............ 3cr.
- Social Science Elective ............ 3cr.
- General Elective ............ 3cr.
Spring
- Spanish Electives (2) - SPAN 350-498............ 6cr.
- E/RS Elective ............ 3cr.
- General Elective ............ 3cr.
- Diversity Elective ............ 3cr.
Fall
- Spanish Electives (2) - SPAN 350-498............ 6cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
Spring
- Spanish Elective - SPAN 400-498 ............ 3cr.
- SPAN 499 - Senior Research Project............ 1cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
Exiting Career Opportunities
Foreign services officer, foreign correspondent, journalist, immigration officer, international relations consultatnt, interpreter, police officer, social worker, teacher, translator, travel agent, writer
Professional Development
Xavier's Career Development Office assists students in their search for employment by offering individual career counseling sessions, conducting workshop series on interviewing and resume writing techniques and maintaining an educational, vocational and employer information resource center.
Contemporary Latin American Cinema
This course explores contemporary cinema from diverse parts of Latin America, from the 1990s to the present. It examines how films are part of, represent, and respond to Latin American historical, political and cultural contexts. The course will focus on prevailing trends and dominant themes in contemporary Latin American cinema. Students will analyze how contemporary Latin American filmmakers engage with societies where economic precarity and inequality are the norm, and how they respond aesthetically to the globalization of film spectatorship.
Fútool in Latin America
This course will study the complexities of Latin American societies using football as a cultural and sociological window. At a more general level, it will explore the social, cultural, and political implications of sports and entertainment in contemporary Latin American societies.
Hispanic Crime Fiction
Crime fiction (also known as detective novels or mystery stories) has flourished in Spanish-speaking countries for several decades. This course proposes the study of social, political, and economic change through the reading of these popular texts. We will learn about major figures in crime fiction in Spanish, with reference to the international history of the genre, and use the readings to reflect on trends in Spanish-speaking cultures and societies. The interdisciplinary focus will be of interest to students of literature, history, politics, economics, and gender studies, as well as to anyone interested in current events.
Latine Food, Identity and Health
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to examine Latine identity through the lens of food and its influence on nutrition and health in the local Latine community. Through interactions with community chefs, restaurant and market owners, and non-profit organizations, students will investigate historical and cultural aspects related to Latine identity, food and health, and experience the multitude of ways in which Latine cuisine has influenced cultural and nutritional practices, products and perspectives of the Latine community in the U.S. Food insecurity, nutritional challenges and local resources to resolve these issues will also be examined.
Spanish in Community Health Care Settings
Spanish in Community Health Settings is an advanced Spanish course designed to develop effective communication with Spanish-speaking patients in community healthcare settings. Students will engage with local community health providers and examine population health issues that face the Spanish-speaking population both locally and nationally. Students actively engage in local health care and social service organizations.
Citizens of the World
Members meet and organize events that showcase the many different cultures represented at Xavier. It's also a great way for international students and American students to get to know each other and experience new cultures, languages and customs.
Hispanic Organization and LatinX Awareness (HOLA)
The purpose of Hispanic Organization and LatinX Awareness (HOLA) is to build and maintain awareness of Latinx and Hispanic culture, language, traditions, history, and religion in the Xavier community.
Spanish Club
This club is for students interested in learning about or sharing their knowledge and appreciation for the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures. Activities include movies and field trips.
Program Features
Spanish majors often take advantage of study abroad with their Spanish professors in Colombia, Guatemala, and Spain, or with Xavier partner programs in Mexico, Spain, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Chile, and Uruguay.
Spanish majors regularly collaborate with students in Central and South America via video conferencing through the Latin American Jesuit Colleges and Universities’ Virtual Dual Immersion Network.
A Jesuit institution like Xavier doesn't just teach Spanish; it cultivates individuals who are globally aware and committed to using their skills for the betterment of society.
Leverage Xavier's strong ties within Cincinnati, an increasingly international city with numerous multinational corporations and diverse communities.
Immerse yourself in a four-week language and cultural journey based at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Cali, Colombia, earning up to nine credits toward your Spanish major.
Kinzie’s immersion with Hope CommUnity Center in Florida helped her understand cultural differences and issues facing immigrants, prompting her to add a Spanish major so she can better serve Spanish speaking patients as a nurse.
Spanish Program at Xavier University
The programs for majors in German, French, and Spanish offered by the Department of Modern Languages provide an opportunity for the development of proficiency in the spoken and written language, as well as a study of the literature and civilization in areas where the language is spoken. Students are encouraged to combine a modern language major with a second major or a related minor. Undergraduates who wish to be licensed as teachers of French, German, or Spanish are advised to consult with the department education coordinator and with the School of Education regarding specific requirements for language teacher licensure.
Xavier University’s College of Arts and Sciences challenges students to develop an integrated understanding of humanity, the world, and God by pursuing the questions raised in Xavier's core and departmental curricula. The College of Arts and Sciences is the oldest and largest college at Xavier University. The college provides an excellent liberal arts education in the Jesuit tradition that prepares students for careers, professional or graduate school, and life in a global society.
Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing a liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. Founded in 1831, the University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation. It has been ranked among the top 10 master's-level universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for the past two decades. The Princeton Review names it one of the "Best 385 Colleges in America."