¡Bienvenido al Programa de español!
Duke University is committed to providing students with an education that prepares them to become active participants in an increasingly diverse and interdependent world. It is imperative that all students acquire the ability to understand both global and local events from multiple perspectives. Development of linguistic abilities is integral to expanding students' worldview since it permits contact with Spanish- speaking countries and peoples through real texts, video, and audio sources. Active participation in the language classroom provides students the opportunity to discuss and reflect on cultural information. This linguistic ability and cultural knowledge will benefit students both in everyday interactions with their communities and in their chosen careers.
The Spanish Language Program (SLP) at Duke University has designed courses to develop all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The SLP includes Elementary Spanish 001 and 002, Intermediate Spanish (SP063) and Advanced Intermediate Spanish (SP076). The 100-level courses specialize in writing, grammar, and speaking skills in the following courses: Advanced Spanish Writing (SP101), Advanced Spanish Grammar (SP104), and Dicourse Strategies through Politics, Culture and Society (SP105). Spanish 106 courses carry a special emphasis on cultural and social issues. Our elementary and intermediate courses are taught following a task-based second language teaching approach. The ultimate goal is to have students be able to communicate in Spanish depending on the context and specific situations they encounter in authentic or real life situations. Our advanced courses (101-109) focus both on the development of specific language skills as well as on the reflection of different thematic content.
Come visit us in Bell Tower trailers 1 & 2 on East campus behind the tennis courts.
SLP Mailing Address
Spanish Language Program
10 Brodie Gym Drive
Box 90269
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina 27708-0269
Club Pura Vida
Please click here for the Spring 2012 schedule for the Club Pura Vida, Spanish Language Table. Please also see the Spanish Language Program website for more information.