Why Spanish?
- Spanish is the fourth most frequently spoken language in the world.
- Spanish is the second largest language in the United States.
- Hispanics are the largest minority in the United States: the majority speak Spanish.
- Latin American countries are the key US trading partners.
- Twenty-one countries in the world used Spanish as their official language.
- Speaking Spanish as the second language allows direct communication with Spanish speakers.
- Speaking Spanish besides English greatly enhances the job potential and competitiveness in business and professions.
- Understanding Spanish facilitates learning about the richness and depth of Hispanic cultures in foreign lands and of our own Hispanic fellow citizens.
Where Spanish Helps Your Career
- https://www.listenandlearnusa.com/blog/4-career-fields-where-knowing-spanish-is-essential/
- https://www.zippia.com/spanish-language-major/
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Why Take Spanish at RCTC?
- Experienced Instructors (not teaching assistants)
- Student-Centered Education
- Practice with tutors and instructors
- Affordable Tuition
- Transfers easily
- Complete multiple credit Goal requirements with one Spanish class
- Online = convenient schedule
- Learn a marketable skill in all careers and in the global economy