Welcome to the Spanish Program | LSU Foreign Languages and Literatures

Welcome to the Spanish Program

Why Study Spanish?

Spanish is one of the three most widely spoken languages in the world. In the United States, it is the second language used most commonly among more than 32 million persons of Hispanic backgrounds. Moreover, it is the most popular foreign language studied by North American students in the secondary schools, colleges and universities. Knowledge of Spanish language and culture offers students a competitive edge in such fields as education, business, social work, international affairs, health care, law, library science, translation, media and social sciences.

  • Prepare for careers in the US and abroad!
  • Get to know professors and make friends in small classes!
  • Learn to conduct research on linguistics, literature, and culture

Hear what recent graduates have to say about majoring in Spanish. 

Joshua Rovira (Spanish, Cyber Security)
Adamaris Chavez (Spanish,Mass Communications/PR)
Ty Donley (Spanish, Linguistics)

The Spanish program offers

Entry-level Spanish Courses (beginner and intermediate)

Entry Level Course Descriptions 

Degree programs and minors

Learn about the Spanish Placement Test