2006-12-22 11:41:12 · 9 answers · asked by [?] 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
As a Spanish-speaking gringo with a lot of experience in teaching the language, and a lot of experience with Spanish majors, I would tell you that your major field of opportunity is in teaching the language. Translation is a remote possibilty depending on your ability because translation is a far cry from college Spanish which focuses mainly on grammar, then literature studies. I would say that interpretation is completely out of the picture until, as with translation, you get further and more specialized training in either or both areas. Most law schools want a student with a wide academic background on his transcript. The more areas you're exposed to, the better your ability to interpret the law. Major companies are impressed with people who have degrees in languages, but if you can't perform to their expectations in business language for the language you have your degree in, this won't work out for you. You're doing well to ask about your possibilities. If you have any teaching credits on your transcript, especially ESL, you could try going to a country where the language of your major is spoken and teach there a few years in order to polish your ability and be able to work for a major company if that might be a goal you're looking at. Other than these suggestions, I can't say much more without having a direct discussion with you.
I've worked in interpretation, translation, and have taught both English and Spanish.
2006-12-22 14:04:20 · answer #1 · answered by quietwalker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teach Spanish in a High School
2006-12-22 16:11:13 · answer #2 · answered by Abbey Road 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do alot with a Spanish major. You can teach. You can work for any major company. Law School will accept you in a minute. You can translate. You can work for the US Government, State Government, ect... There is alot you can do.
2006-12-22 11:43:40 · answer #3 · answered by Dionisia G 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can work as a translator, that's always fun, you can become a spanish soap opera author, make lots of cash, you can move to spain, all kinds of stuff. But really, the options are endless, but have a back up plan.
2006-12-22 12:19:27 · answer #4 · answered by Becca 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can promote him to a Spanish Colonel .
2006-12-22 13:31:41 · answer #5 · answered by me 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
with no other post graduate work?
Teach spanish.
2006-12-22 12:20:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can be a spanish teacher.
2006-12-22 12:01:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could take him out to a nice restaurant , and then go dancing. and invite him in for a nightcap. after that, it's all up to you. good luck.
2006-12-22 11:44:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Hello =)
Take him back to your apartment and have your way with him!!!
Happy Holidays!!!
--Tom
2006-12-22 11:43:50 · answer #9 · answered by glassnegman 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋