Have you always dreamed of reading Don Quijote<\/em> in the original Spanish? Want to know how Latin evolved into Spanish? Understand how dialects vary from Spain to South America? Support the initiatives of Spanish-speaking communities in the Twin Cities? These are the kinds of learning journeys you can pursue as a student of Spanish or Portuguese at Macalester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s about more than becoming proficient in another language; our courses encompass literary studies, linguistics, and cultural studies, helping you weave yourself thoroughly into the rich fabric of the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking worlds. Plus, the critical thinking skills you\u2019ll acquire will help prepare you for countless professions. Our students go on to graduate programs, law school, careers in immigration services, medical professions, translation, global business, and much, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More than 800 million people speak Spanish or Portuguese all around the world. At Macalester, you can choose a study-away experience from a variety of programs in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries. And the diverse population right here in the Twin Cities will give you many chances to practice your language skills and learn more about Spanish and Portuguese life and culture.<\/p>\n\n\nWhy Macalester? Follow opportunity beyond borders.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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