Languages

"Becoming a Spanish Major is one of the best decisions I have ever made. The improvement of my Spanish between Freshman and Senior year is something for which I worked very hard. I am reminded often that my work has paid off when people compliment me on my accent, grammar and vocabulary. I am so happy to have found my home in the Language department and to have learned to see God's purpose for language."

[ Nora Barth, 2011 ]

What We Offer

The Language Department offers a rigorous, comprehensive program of literature, culture and language courses in a Christian context. After developing their reading and communication skills, Spanish majors study abroad for one or two semesters in either Spain or Latin America. Most students double major in the following areas:

Spanish and K-12 Certification with optional ESL certification (B.A.)
Spanish and Social Work (B.S.W.)
Spanish and Sociology (B.A)
Spanish and Missions/Anthropology (B.A.)
Spanish and Youth Ministries (B.A.)
International Area Studies and Business (B.A.)

The Department offers a minor in French and Spanish with the possibility of study abroad. Beginning and intermediate courses in German are also offered.

Eastern’s proximity to Philadelphia offers contact with the Hispanic and Francophone communities for cultural activities, church and internships. Students participate in yearly mission trips to Bolivia, the Dominican Republic and Haiti where they use their language skills to serve in community projects.

Eastern’s Language Faculty represent several continents and hold degrees from top universities in the U.S., Argentina and France. Their teaching style and Christian worldview engages students in the classroom and encourages them to pursue a life-long commitment to embrace and serve people from other cultures.

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