Modern Languages

Professors:

Steve Jones, Department Chair & Associate Professor

817-202-6263

Roberto Valencia, Assistant Professor

817-202-6278

 

Top Five Academic Questions

 

1. What degrees are available?

 

B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies in Spanish

Minor in Spanish

 

2. What courses do you offer?  

 

View a PDF with Modern Language course descriptions.

 

3. What can I do with a Modern Language degree?

 

Job titles include:

  • Teacher
  • Interpreter
  • Ambassador
  • Translator 
  • International Business and Marketing

 Bilingual employees are in demand. Professionals in many different fields use Spanish daily.

  • Business 
  • Theology
  • Medicine
  • International Relations
  • Journalism
  • Education

4. What is unique about SWAU's program?

 

Students receive a liberal arts education, combining perspectives from many academic fields to gain a multidisciplinary awareness of international relations. SWAU encourages students to study a foreign language to prepare for a promising future in an increasingly diverse world.

 

5. How will I know this is the major/career for me?

 

Do you enjoy traveling, learning about different cultures and studying languages?  Do you want to become bilingual? Do you want to study abroad?  Are you interested in international affairs and traveling on business? Do you want to preach or teach in another part of the world? Do you want to be a missionary?