About the Spanish Department

Why study Spanish at Bucknell?

  • Majors and minors choose from a wide range of courses in language, literature, culture and linguistics of the Hispanic world, taught by nine full-time faculty members.
  • Spanish majors achieve advanced proficiency in the language and cultural competency, while developing their critical thinking, research and public speaking skills.
  • Majors and minors may study abroad with Bucknell en España in Granada, Spain, and on a variety of approved programs in Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic.
  • A challenging but flexible major allows students to pursue a second major in another academic discipline.