program description

international direct students at utah global receive:

• exclusive and rigorous academic coursework
• priority access to in-demand courses that fit their interests
• guidance from academic advisors and mentors
• career development and networking opportunities
• intensive classes with domestic students

the spanish program at the university of utah is ideal for students who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the spanish language and the cultures of those who speak it. students of this program will study the language, literature, history, and society of spain and spanish-speaking countries, gaining cross-cultural understanding and an appreciation of diversity. the curriculum consists of courses in spanish grammar, composition, conversation, and reading. electives are then chosen from a variety of allied fields, allowing students to focus on the aspects of the language and its speakers that fascinate them most. topics covered include the literature, film, linguistics, and culture of latin america and spain. the program also offers a wide range of seminars in golden age, modern peninsular, colonial latin american, caribbean, contemporary latin american, and u.s. latina/o studies, as well as spanish linguistics. this diverse range of study ensures that students will graduate with the language literacy and critical thinking skills they need to be successful in a number of careers.