Study language and Spanish and Latin American culture, history, politics, and more, on campus or while studying abroad!
Offering the Spanish major, two minors, three levels of certifications, and even secondary education options, there's a multitude of ways to incorporate Spanish language and culture into your undergraduate studies here at Northern.
Use your Spanish skills in the classroom and beyond
In addition to studying Spanish with our award-winning faculty, students can participate in fun student organizations like Spanish Club or the Latinx Student Union. Our department also offers faculty led study abroad opportunities: Pre-pandemic, we traveled annually to Salamanca, Spain, and recently visited Cuba!
Are you interested in practicing your Spanish? Visit one of our Spanish tutors at the Language Resource Center!
My favorite moments as an LLIS student were getting together with my group of Spanish friends where we would cook various foods from Spanish-speaking countries and discuss life and what was going in our Spanish classes. Another favorite memory was when on the last day of one of our classes we brought in a coffee pot and brewed coffee for our entire table!
Grant Combs
2021-22 Languages Outstanding Graduate