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Gabriela McEvoy
Associate Professor and Department Chair of Languages
Become skilled in the world's second-most-spoken native language and learn about the richness of Spanish cultures around the world.
Associate Professor and Department Chair of Languages
06.3.22
Translations of SuccessLiam Schmidt ’22 knew early on that he wanted to teach English. He would quickly find out that this was merely the tip of the iceberg.
Student Profiles English Spanish04.18.22
Julia Resele Named a Fulbright FinalistJulia Resele ’22 was named a Fulbright Finalist and will travel to Spain, where she will be an English Teaching Assistant for the upcoming year.
Student Profiles Athletics Education SpanishAs an LVC Spanish major, you'll be prepared to engage the diverse, multicultural, and multilingual world in your places of employment, graduate school, and communities.
Complete some of your coursework in a Spanish-speaking country if desired—we offer a variety of countries to visit and topics to study. The skills you'll develop will open doors in any profession.
Immerse Yourself in Spanish Language and Culture
We offer numerous opportunities locally and abroad to engage the language and culture. These activities include short-term summer study abroad, international service trips to Spanish-speaking countries, and volunteer work with the local Hispanic community with Compeer of Lebanon, Lebanon Valley Volunteers in Medicine, Lebanon School District, and Lebanon YMCA, among others.
Want to earn an LVC scholarship to study abroad?
In addition to our short-term summer program in Costa Rica, we offer a full-semester program in Spain. Better yet, our generous language alumni and emeriti have created two scholarships for LVC students to help defray the cost of studying abroad: The Zerbe Summer Study Abroad Scholarship and The Captain Charles Thomas Cooper III-Don Quixote Scholarship.
The number of Spanish-speaking patients entering the healthcare systems grows each year, so being a bilingual speech-language therapist will prepare you to become a valuable professional.
Combining a speech-language pathology major with a Spanish minor, for example, will help you gain competence in Spanish to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients and their families, build trust and create empathy with your patients, develop an awareness of Hispanic cultures, and expand your employment opportunities globally. The minor requires five courses at LVC, including oral and writing communication and Spanish for Health Care Professionals, as well as an opportunity to study abroad.
Associate Professor and Department Chair of Languages
06.3.22
Translations of SuccessLiam Schmidt ’22 knew early on that he wanted to teach English. He would quickly find out that this was merely the tip of the iceberg.
Student Profiles English Spanish04.18.22
Julia Resele Named a Fulbright FinalistJulia Resele ’22 was named a Fulbright Finalist and will travel to Spain, where she will be an English Teaching Assistant for the upcoming year.
Student Profiles Athletics Education Spanish“When I began studying Spanish at LVC, I had no idea that I would soon be video chatting with native speakers around the world or interning at a local school district. LVC has given me various opportunities to grow my Spanish skills outside of the classroom and use those skills in real-life settings. I've also had the opportunity to learn so much in the classroom, as the professors have a strong dedication to not only teach the language itself, but the culture that surrounds it.”
“Picking up a major in Spanish at LVC has been a life-changing experience. [The department] assisted me throughout the completion of my degree by providing me with unforgettable experiences while accommodating my hectic schedule as I also pursue a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I had the opportunity to study abroad for a semester in Valladolid, Spain, complete an internship interpreting at a medical clinic, and complete an independent study with Dr. McEvoy.”
LVC's Languages Department has enabled me to grow through various experiences, such as studying abroad, taking classes, listening to speakers, being a peer tutor for the subject, and creating my own internship. Specifically, my internship experience teaching at a bilingual elementary school allowed me to combine my passion for teaching and Spanish. This classroom experience was invaluable and would not have been possible without the support and guidance of the Languages Department faculty.
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1/8Phi Sigma Iota Honor Society Induction
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2/8Katt Palacios studies abroad in Spain
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3/8Costa Rica is one of the newer study abroad programs
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4/8Spanish students and faculty volunteered at the Hispanic Festival in Harrisburg
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5/8Study Abroad Program in Costa Rica
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