Fairmont State University now offering fully online Spanish courses
Jul 27, 2023Academics, College of Liberal Arts
Beginning this fall, Fairmont State University will offer Spanish courses fully online
for students who wish to pursue a major or minor in the foreign language.“There is a need both locally and throughout the state for increased access to high
quality Spanish language education and online courses,” Laura Guglani, Assistant Professor
of Spanish and Spanish Education, said. “At the same time, there is a strong demand
for well-qualified bilingual employees that is not being met.”
Guglani teaches all 3000-level and 4000-level Spanish courses at Fairmont State, and
coordinates the Spanish program at all levels, beginner through advanced. She hopes
that the newly-offered online format will attract both in-state and out-of-state students
as well as those who need some flexibility.
“These courses can benefit students who are seeking online learning options to accommodate
their work or family schedules, transportation needs or geographical location,” said
Guglani.
Students who wish to acquire Spanish language skills or become bilingual can enroll
in individual courses or earn credits toward a Spanish major or minor, as well as
toward the University’s Spanish Education major. All courses are offered synchronously
via WebEx. While there is no study abroad requirement, there are a number of options
still offered for those students who are interested.
According to Guglani, earning a degree in Spanish can complement a range of career
fields from education and business to tourism and government.
“Spanish is the second most spoken language in the United States,” she said. “Studying
Spanish opens countless new opportunities to explore the world, to experience new
cultures and to meet new people.”
The fully-online Spanish courses will begin during the Fall 2023 semester, and student
applications are still being accepted. For more information, email Guglani at Laura.Guglani@fairmontstate.edu or visit the Spanish program page. To apply to Fairmont State University, use the online application. The application deadline for Fall 2023 is August 11.
