Spanish
Spanish is the second most widely spoken language worldwide and the fastest growing language in California. Knowing Spanish not only improves your ability to communicate and increases your job prospects; it can bring new appreciation of Latin American and Hispanic culture and history, along with greater awareness of your native language.
Occupations
In California, knowledge of Spanish is essential or useful in many occupations, from law enforcement to customer service to agriculture to education. More broadly, a degree in a foreign language can prepare students for various career opportunities including, but not limited to, consulting, teaching, editing, international affairs, travel or communications, government affairs and public relations.
- Interpreters and translators
- Teachers
- Diplomatic or foreign NGO workers
- Globalization consultants
- Social workers
Contact Information
Division
Language and Developmental Studies
Building 1000, Office 1031V
Phone: (707) 256-7726
Dean
Robert Van Der Velde
Senior Dean, Arts and Sciences
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Robert.Vandervelde@napavalley.edu
Phone: (707) 256-7768
Program Coordinator
Nicole Carrier
Professor, Spanish
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Nicole.Carrier@napavalley.edu
Phone: (707) 256-7737
Faculty
Diego Fernández
Professor, Spanish
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Diego.Fernandez@napavlley.edu
Phone: (707) 256-7476