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 Arts and Developmental Studies
Building 1000, Office 1031V
Phone: (707) 256-7726
Department Webpage
Division Webpage
Dean
Robert Harris
Dean, Language and Developmental Studies, Mathematics, Arts & Humanities, and Health Occupations
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: RHarris@napavalley.edu
Administrative Assistant
Gina Stofan
Administrative Assistant
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: GStofan@napavalley.edu
Program Coordinator
Nicole Carrier
Professor, Spanish
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Nicole.Carrier@napavalley.edu
Faculty
Diego Fernández
Professor, Spanish
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Diego.Fernandez@napavlley.edu