Members of Department

The primary focus of Spanish Studies in Loreto is the vibrant cultural output of Spain and Latin America.

Spanish is a dynamic global language spoken by over 500 million people. Not only is it the first language of Spain and many different countries in Latin America, it has become a mainstream language in the United States.

The language is studied in many contexts, including journalism, history, and entertainment, in addition to the rich and interesting forms it takes in literature and cinema.

The study of Spanish is, therefore, more than just the study of the language, culture and history of Spain. It entails the study of the language, culture and history of a vibrant, diverse, and fast-expanding Spanish-speaking world.. Together with the many transferable skills acquired the study of Spanish will open many professional doors not limited to the Hispanic world.

Aims of the Spanish Department in Loreto:

·         To develop an innate curiosity for language.

·         To develop students’ capacity to appreciate and discriminate.

·         To provide opportunities for students to hypothesise, predict and to undertake a range of problem-solving activities, individually and as part of a group.

·         To develop personal skills and capabilities.

·         To provide students with a range of experiences.

·         To develop appropriate skills, concepts and attitudes,

·         To provide opportunities to participate in events, performances exhibitions etc.