Description
The Bachelor’s Degree is offered by the Hellenic Open University through the Department of Spanish Language and Culture and provides comprehensive academic education in the Spanish language, literature, history, and the culture of the Spanish-speaking world. The program combines language training with the study of the historical, social, and cultural development of Spain and Latin America. It also fosters a scientific approach to language and culture, preparing graduates with a high level of linguistic and intercultural competence.
Relation to Employment
Graduates may pursue careers in fields requiring advanced knowledge of the Spanish language and the Spanish-speaking world, including education, translation, cultural organizations, tourism, and international institutions cooperating with Spanish-speaking countries.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the Undergraduate Study Programmes of the Hellenic Open University requires applicants to hold a High School Diploma or an equivalent secondary education qualification from Greece or abroad. Admission is granted without entrance examinations, according to the application and selection procedure established by the Hellenic Open University.
Knowledge
Graduates acquire comprehensive knowledge of the Spanish language, its historical development and use, as well as the history, literature, and culture of Spain and Latin America. They also become familiar with representative works of Spanish and Latin American thought and with the fundamental principles of applied linguistics.
Skills
Graduates develop skills in the effective use of Spanish in oral and written communication, the analysis of literary and cultural texts, the application of appropriate linguistic and cultural analysis methods, and the use of academic tools for educational and research purposes.
Competences
Graduates are able to use the Spanish language proficiently, analyze and interpret issues related to language, literature, and culture, apply appropriate academic methodologies in teaching and research, and operate effectively in multicultural and international environments.