Spanish Department

Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world, with 500 million people using it as their native language. Twenty-one countries around the world have Spanish as their official language. It is also the second official language of the United States. It is also one of the six official languages of the United Nations.

Spanish is a key language across Europe, Latin America, and the United States, playing an essential role in international business, diplomacy, tourism, media and arts. Graduates with Spanish proficiency can access broad career opportunities in international companies and organizations operating in these sectors.

Due to the strengthening of relations between Türkiye and Spain in recent years, students who speak this language have increasing opportunities to find jobs in various sectors. Statistics indicate that this number will increase in the coming years due to population growth, relations with European Union and Latin American countries, social networks, and its use in various professions.

Spanish is not only one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, but also a strategic language with a significant influence in culture, business, diplomacy, science, and global communications. Learning Spanish during university provides students with unique academic and professional opportunities and equips them with a global perspective.

The Spanish Program within the Department of Modern Languages offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to help students use the language effectively in academic, professional, and intercultural contexts. The program develops students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a balanced and integrated way, emphasizing contemporary Spanish usage, cultural literacy, critical thinking, and communicative competence.

Learning Spanish also immerses students in a rich cultural heritage, including literature, film, history, and the arts, fostering deeper intercultural awareness and broadening their global outlook.