西班牙语学习包括语言，文学，语言学和文化方面的教学。西班牙语的学生不仅需要掌握说英语的技能，还可以学习和欣赏西班牙裔的社会，文化和艺术表现形式。课程的指导原则是理解一种文化的最好方法之一就是直接通过其语言。西方的现代和古典语言系在两个领域进行培训：语言结构和文学分析。语言结构通过多媒体技术，出国学习，语言技能课程和语言学课程进行整体和分析性授课。文学分析是课程的重要组成部分，该系提供历史和文化以及文学理论方面的指导。
Students of Spanish acquire the skills required to not only speak the language, but also to learn about and appreciate Hispanic societies, cultures, and artistic expressions. The guiding principle of the curriculum is that one of the best ways to understand a culture is directly through its language.<br>The study of Spanish includes instruction in language, literature, linguistics, and culture. Students of Spanish acquire the skills required to not only speak the language, but also to learn about and appreciate Hispanic societies, cultures, and artistic expressions. The guiding principle of the curriculum is that one of the best ways to understand a culture is directly through its language.