The Spanish majorconsisting of four options: I. Literature, II. Language and Culture, III. Hispanic Linguistics, and IV. Translation and Interpretationis designed for students who want to prepare for a career in secondary, college or university teaching, or who intend to pursue other careers where a strong background in Spanish is essential. Students should seek advisement from Spanish faculty advisors concerning the option best suited to their goals. <br>The mission of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures is to prepare individuals to function effectively and productively at the local and international levels. To this end, the department offers a wide variety of courses and programs in the fields of foreign languages, literatures and cultures designed for students who intend to major or minor in languages other than English, for students who seek a broad liberal arts education in preparation for a variety of professions, for students whose careers will be furthered by the knowledge of another language and culture, and for students with a desire to better understand the heritage language and culture of their community within the larger context of our multicultural society.