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The study of Spanish at Salem explores all aspects of the culture, such as language, art, literature, history, film, and autobiography.

A goal of any person seeking a liberal education is an understanding of the workings – phonemic, semantic, syntactic, stylistic – of language. Study of a modern language, for sake of contrast and comparison with one’s mother tongue, is highly desirable in producing such an understanding. In addition, study of a modern language is needed more than ever today for transcending cultural barriers. Study of modern languages and cultures promotes rapprochement among nations and peoples.

Spanish is one of the four languages offered by the department of modern languages. Foreign study forms a valuable part of education, and the department strongly encourages students to spend their junior year abroad. The department maintains a file of the many summer, semester, and year-long programs abroad in which our students can participate so that each one can choose the type of program and location which best suits her interests. 

Program Faculty

Ho Sang Yoon

Chair of the Department of Modern Languages and Associate Professor of Spanish
336-917-5008
hosang.yoon@salem.edu

Ana León-Távora

photo of Ana León-Távora
Associate Professor of Spanish
336-721-2758
ana.leon-tavora@salem.edu

Janka Guillén

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Affiliated Assistant Professor of Spanish
janka.guillen@salem.edu

Rafael Pérez

Affiliated Assistant Professor of Spanish
rafael.perez@salem.edu
  • Department of Modern Languages

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Overview

Consider a major or minor in Spanish at Salem College. Spanish is the official language in twenty-one countries, it is an official language of the United Nations, and it is used worldwide on the Internet. Learning Spanish allows you to communicate with a half-billion people throughout the world. The Spanish language plays a major role in the arts, architecture, literature, and business of the world, and knowing it will allow you to learn more about its influence worldwide.

Your Program

Spanish is one of the four languages offered by the Department of Modern Languages. Foreign study forms a valuable part of education, and the department strongly encourages students to spend their junior year abroad. The department maintains a file of the many summer, semester, and year-long programs abroad in which our students can participate so that each one can choose the type of program and location which best suits her interests.

Both a major and a minor in Spanish are offered.

Your Experience

When you study Spanish as a major or minor at Salem, you will learn to converse effectively and comfortably with native speakers in a program that focuses on language proficiency. In addition, you will increase your cultural awareness of the diversity of Hispanic peoples in the United States and abroad.

Your Results

As our society becomes more global, the ability to communicate in other languages and to understand other cultures is vital to your future success in nearly any profession. According to the US Census Bureau, about 49 million Hispanics currently reside in the United States, making up nearly 15 percent of the population. In the job market, bilingual employees increasingly will have an advantage over other candidates, especially in the service sector, according to the Census Bureau.

As a graduate, you can:

  • Work in any sector of industry where verbal and written skills are critical
  • Work in private, nonprofit, or governmental organizations that service Spanish-speaking communities
  • Work in the health, travel, and communications industries where second language proficiency is a valuable asset
  • Pursue advanced graduate study in literature, translation, or film studies
  • Join the Peace Corps
  • Attend law school

Your Faculty

In your language courses, great care is taken to integrate technology into the classroom, and classes are small, personal, and led by full-fledged faculty members, not teaching assistants. These same professors will help you find internships, craft research projects, even travel abroad to widen your experience with Spanish language and culture.

Major/Minor

Spanish Major (BA)

All Spanish courses offered above SPAN 030 may count toward the major and are conducted primarily in Spanish unless otherwise indicated. A minimum of 27 semester hours are required for the major. All majors will be expected to demonstrate an appropriate level of oral and written proficiency in Spanish.

Students are strongly urged to study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country. Salem offers January term course in Mexico and Spain, a total immersion program in which students live with local host families and attend three daily hours of classes. (See course description for SPAN 300 below.)

Required courses:

  • SPAN 105. Intermediate Spanish II (4 hrs)
  • SPAN 206. Spanish Grammar and Conversation (3 hrs)
  • SPAN 390. Senior Seminar (3 hrs)

Additional SPAN elective courses above SPAN 030 to reach a minimum of 27 semester hours. No more than 6 semester hours total of Independent Study may be use toward the major or minor .

At least three of the required Spanish courses, including at least one 200- or 300-level course, must be completed at Salem. 

Spanish Minor

The minor in Spanish requires a minimum of 15 semester hours above SPAN 030. These must include SPAN 105, SPAN 206 and one civilization course (SPAN 222 or 228).

Required courses:

  • SPAN 105. Intermediate Spanish II (4 hrs)
  • SPAN 206. Spanish Grammar and Conversation (3 hrs)
  • Select one:
  • SPAN 222. Spain (3 hrs)
  • SPAN 228. Latin America (3 hrs)

Additional SPAN elective courses above SPAN 030 to reach a minimum of 15 semester hours.

(No more than 6 semester hours total of Independent Study may be use toward the major or minor .

At least three of the five courses must be taken at Salem. 

Courses

SPAN 010. Elementary Spanish I (4 hrs) 

Introduction to the basic elements of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish with emphasis on cultural awareness of the Hispanic world. Three meetings per week plus two weekly one-hour laboratories. 

SPAN 020. Elementary Spanish II (4 hrs) 

Continuation of Spanish 10. Further development of the basic elements of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish with emphasis on cultural awareness of the Hispanic world. Credit cannot be received for both SPAN 020 and SPAN 025. Prerequisite: Spanish 010 or proficiency equivalent.

SPAN 025. Intensive Elementary Spanish (4 hrs) 

A comprehensive and intensive study of the basics of Spanish pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and structure. Practice in speaking, understanding, writing, and reading Spanish of increasing difficulty. This class covers the same material as Spanish 010 and 020 combined. Designed for entering students with two or more years of Spanish who do not meet the proficiency requirement to enter Spanish 030. Credit cannot be received for both SPAN 020 and SPAN 025. Three meetings per week plus two weekly one-hour laboratories. 

SPAN 030. Intermediate Spanish I (4 hrs) 

Intermediate development of skills in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish through grammar review and cultural readings. Prerequisite: SPAN 020 or SPAN 025 or proficiency equivalent.

SPAN 105. Intermediate Spanish II (4 hrs) 

Continuation of Spanish 030. Emphasizes speaking and listening ability, while deepening knowledge of Spanish grammar and understanding of Hispanic cultures. Prerequisite: SPAN 030 or placement by language test.

SPAN 110. Introductory Spanish Readings (3 hrs) 

An introduction to cultural, literary, and journalistic readings. This course emphasizes reading comprehension and vocabulary-building in order to prepare students for more advanced readings. Prerequisite: SPAN 105 or permission of instructor.

SPAN 111. Conversational Practice in Spanish (4 hrs) 

An opportunity for students to speak Spanish in an informal setting. Topics may include current events, work, cultural issues, and one’s personal life. Prerequisite: SPAN 105 or permission of instructor.

SPAN 200. Independent Study in Spanish (1-4 hrs) 

Independent study under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Open to students with a 2.0 cumulative average or higher and permission of the chair of the department. Independent study may take the form of readings, research, conference, project, and/or field experience. Independent study may be taken for a total of eight semester hours, no more than three hours in any term. Prerequisite: previous study in Spanish or permission of the department.

SPAN 206. Spanish Grammar and Conversation (3 hrs) 

Advanced study and practice of some of the finer points of grammar, stylistics, idiomatic expressions, pronunciation, and translation. Further development of writing skills involving grammar review, writing, reading, and conversation. Prerequisite: SPAN 105 or permission of instructor.

SPAN 209. Advanced Composition and Introduction to Literary Analysis (3 hrs) 

Focus on complex grammar structures and introduction to literary analysis. This is a bridge course required for advanced work in all areas. Prerequisite: SPAN 206. 

SPAN 210. Business Spanish (3 hrs) 

Practice in both oral and written forms of communication, with emphasis on their application to practical problems encountered in social or business situations. Attention to social and economic practices which differ from those of the U.S. Prerequisite: SPAN 206 or permission of instructor.

SPAN 211. Medical Spanish (3 hrs) 

Introduction to the study of the Spanish language used in health services. Practice in both oral and written forms of communication, with emphasis on their applications to common situations encountered in hospitals. Special attention will also be given to social practices which differ from those of the United States in order to develop cultural competency. Prerequisite: SPAN206. (SL)

SPAN 212. Spanish Translation (3 hrs) 

Concepts, guidelines, and practice of translation from English to Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 206.

SPAN 222. Spain (3 hrs) 

An overview of the geography, history, culture, and government of Spain. Prerequisite: SPAN 206.

SPAN 228. Latin America (3 hrs) 

An overview of the geography, history, culture, and governments of Latin America. Prerequisite: SPAN 206.

SPAN 250. Special Topics in Spanish (1-4 hrs) 

A special period, issue, or theme in Spanish or Hispanic American literature or culture is to be studied in depth. Topic and course content will be announced prior to registration. Course may be taught in English or Spanish. Spanish majors will be required to do their reading and writing in Spanish whenever possible. Prerequisite: SPAN 206. Offered as needed.

SPAN 261. Spanish Literature (3 hrs) 

Reading and analysis of significant literary texts representative of important Spanish authors and literary movements from the Middle Ages to the present. Use of MLA style research methods. Prerequisite: SPAN 209.

SPAN 263. Hispanic American Literature (3 hrs) 

Reading and analysis of literary works written in Spanish in Latin America, from the colonial period to the present, with emphasis on recent fiction. Use of MLA style and research methods. Prerequisite: SPAN 209. (GA)

SPAN 270. Internship in Spanish (1-4 hrs) 

An opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills the student has learned in courses to real work settings. The apprenticeship aspect of the internship implies that the student has some base of knowledge and will increase her knowledge and skills by direct contact with an experienced, knowledgeable mentor. Open to juniors and seniors with a 2.0 cumulative average; a maximum of three semester hours may be taken toward the major or minor; admission by application only.

SPAN 290. Honors Independent Study in Spanish (3-4 hrs) 

Advanced independent study under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Normally open to juniors and seniors with a 3.5 major average in Spanish. Subject to the approval of the chair of the department. Honors work may be taken for a maximum of six semester hours.

SPAN 300. Mexico Immersion Program (3 hrs) 

Language and cultural immersion in Mexico during Salem College’s January Term program. This course may substitute for SPAN 010, 020, 030, or 250, depending on the level of coursework completed.

SPAN 390. Senior Seminar (3 hrs) 

Required of all Spanish majors. Completion of a research project related to Hispanic culture, language, and/or literature topic of interest to the student. Final paper and formal oral presentation required as part of senior assessment of departmental student learning outcomes.

Internships

If you are interested in any of these internship opportunities, please contact Professor Hines or Dr. Yoon.

Legal Aid of NC / Ayuda Legal de Carolina del Norte

Provides legal assistance in matters of housing, employment & consumer issues, as well as government benefits. Spanish Translators and interpreters needed.

Hispanic League of the Piedmont Triad / Liga Hispana

To facilitate the inclusion, education, health and well-being of Hispanics / Latinos, and to become advocates of Hispanic / Latino issues within a diverse society, while promoting mutual cultural understanding, dignity, and respect.” Organizes Fiesta (Hispanic Festival) which is held in September with over 20,000 attendees.

YMCA

Helping people to reach their God-given potential in mind, body, and spirit. 21st Century Community Learning Centers: Be a tutor or mentor to a youth in need. Anyone can help. Schools include Cook Elementary, Forest Park Elementary, Hill Middle, & Philo Middle.

YMCA

Helping people to reach their God-given potential in mind, body, and spirit. Community Outreach Services: Hispanic family mentoring program provides training and mentoring to help with cultural transition to the educational system of the USA. Aims to increase parental participation in education in order to increase HS graduation rates and college enrollment amongst Hispanic youth.

Acción Hispana

Provide collaborative leadership in assisting our underserved Hispanic/International people within Forsyth County to create and support a thriving and enriched community of equal respect, self-sufficiency, and fulfilled potential.

Casa Guadalupe; Catholic Social Services

Provides support services to Forsyth County residents regardless of denomination as an outreach of the Diocese of Charlotte. 

Forsyth Tech Hispanic Center / Centro Hispano

ESL and GED classes, specialized classes, including computer, hair cutting, Personal Care Assistant One-on-one counseling for start-up or existing small businesses, Monthly Housing Workshops in conjunction with The Home Ownership Center, Life Education Workshops, including “Know your Legal Rights” and “Credit Issues,” Job Counseling, Career or educational counseling, Help with personal problems, including legal, social or physical.

Community Care Center / Centro Clínico

Provides free services to low-income residents of our community who do not have health insurance. 60% of patients are Hispanic/non-English speakers.

Today’s Woman

Services to women include prenatal, postnatal, abuse, goal setting, growth & development, community awareness of women’s issues, faith based collaborations, assistance to low income mothers, Doula’s educational programs for pregnant mothers, empowerment programs, support groups, as well as educational programs on various health and social issues. 

Success Stories
The reason I love the Modern Languages Department at Salem is because of the small student-to-faculty ratio and class sizes. I was able to receive more individualized attention with my professors, which is an essential when learning another language. I also gained close friends within my major at Salem. It was wonderful to be able to work together with my classmates and help one another in our understanding of Spanish language and culture. Participating in internships allowed me to gain experience in the workforce, learning through practical, real world experiences. Majoring in Spanish helped me personally and professionally because of the growing need for interpreters and translators in all job markets.
Kayla Campbell

Major: 

Spanish, minor in art history

Hometown: 

Boonville, NC

Study Abroad: 

Seville, Spain

Graduate Studies: 

  • Master of arts in intercultural services in healthcare, Wake Forest University
  • JD candidate at Elon University School of Law
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Consider a major or minor in Spanish at Salem College. Spanish is the official language in twenty-one countries, it is an official language of the United Nations, and it is used worldwide on the Internet. Learning Spanish allows you to communicate with a half-billion people throughout the world. The Spanish language plays a major role in the arts, architecture, literature, and business of the world, and knowing it will allow you to learn more about its influence worldwide.

Your Program

Spanish is one of the four languages offered by the Department of Modern Languages. Foreign study forms a valuable part of education, and the department strongly encourages students to spend their junior year abroad. The department maintains a file of the many summer, semester, and year-long programs abroad in which our students can participate so that each one can choose the type of program and location which best suits her interests.

Both a major and a minor in Spanish are offered.

Your Experience

When you study Spanish as a major or minor at Salem, you will learn to converse effectively and comfortably with native speakers in a program that focuses on language proficiency. In addition, you will increase your cultural awareness of the diversity of Hispanic peoples in the United States and abroad.

Your Results

As our society becomes more global, the ability to communicate in other languages and to understand other cultures is vital to your future success in nearly any profession. According to the US Census Bureau, about 49 million Hispanics currently reside in the United States, making up nearly 15 percent of the population. In the job market, bilingual employees increasingly will have an advantage over other candidates, especially in the service sector, according to the Census Bureau.

As a graduate, you can:

  • Work in any sector of industry where verbal and written skills are critical
  • Work in private, nonprofit, or governmental organizations that service Spanish-speaking communities
  • Work in the health, travel, and communications industries where second language proficiency is a valuable asset
  • Pursue advanced graduate study in literature, translation, or film studies
  • Join the Peace Corps
  • Attend law school

Your Faculty

In your language courses, great care is taken to integrate technology into the classroom, and classes are small, personal, and led by full-fledged faculty members, not teaching assistants. These same professors will help you find internships, craft research projects, even travel abroad to widen your experience with Spanish language and culture.

Spanish Major (BA)

All Spanish courses offered above SPAN 030 may count toward the major and are conducted primarily in Spanish unless otherwise indicated. A minimum of 27 semester hours are required for the major. All majors will be expected to demonstrate an appropriate level of oral and written proficiency in Spanish.

Students are strongly urged to study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country. Salem offers January term course in Mexico and Spain, a total immersion program in which students live with local host families and attend three daily hours of classes. (See course description for SPAN 300 below.)

Required courses:

  • SPAN 105. Intermediate Spanish II (4 hrs)
  • SPAN 206. Spanish Grammar and Conversation (3 hrs)
  • SPAN 390. Senior Seminar (3 hrs)

Additional SPAN elective courses above SPAN 030 to reach a minimum of 27 semester hours. No more than 6 semester hours total of Independent Study may be use toward the major or minor .

At least three of the required Spanish courses, including at least one 200- or 300-level course, must be completed at Salem. 

Spanish Minor

The minor in Spanish requires a minimum of 15 semester hours above SPAN 030. These must include SPAN 105, SPAN 206 and one civilization course (SPAN 222 or 228).

Required courses:

  • SPAN 105. Intermediate Spanish II (4 hrs)
  • SPAN 206. Spanish Grammar and Conversation (3 hrs)
  • Select one:
  • SPAN 222. Spain (3 hrs)
  • SPAN 228. Latin America (3 hrs)

Additional SPAN elective courses above SPAN 030 to reach a minimum of 15 semester hours.

(No more than 6 semester hours total of Independent Study may be use toward the major or minor .

At least three of the five courses must be taken at Salem. 

SPAN 010. Elementary Spanish I (4 hrs) 

Introduction to the basic elements of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish with emphasis on cultural awareness of the Hispanic world. Three meetings per week plus two weekly one-hour laboratories. 

SPAN 020. Elementary Spanish II (4 hrs) 

Continuation of Spanish 10. Further development of the basic elements of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish with emphasis on cultural awareness of the Hispanic world. Credit cannot be received for both SPAN 020 and SPAN 025. Prerequisite: Spanish 010 or proficiency equivalent.

SPAN 025. Intensive Elementary Spanish (4 hrs) 

A comprehensive and intensive study of the basics of Spanish pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and structure. Practice in speaking, understanding, writing, and reading Spanish of increasing difficulty. This class covers the same material as Spanish 010 and 020 combined. Designed for entering students with two or more years of Spanish who do not meet the proficiency requirement to enter Spanish 030. Credit cannot be received for both SPAN 020 and SPAN 025. Three meetings per week plus two weekly one-hour laboratories. 

SPAN 030. Intermediate Spanish I (4 hrs) 

Intermediate development of skills in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish through grammar review and cultural readings. Prerequisite: SPAN 020 or SPAN 025 or proficiency equivalent.

SPAN 105. Intermediate Spanish II (4 hrs) 

Continuation of Spanish 030. Emphasizes speaking and listening ability, while deepening knowledge of Spanish grammar and understanding of Hispanic cultures. Prerequisite: SPAN 030 or placement by language test.

SPAN 110. Introductory Spanish Readings (3 hrs) 

An introduction to cultural, literary, and journalistic readings. This course emphasizes reading comprehension and vocabulary-building in order to prepare students for more advanced readings. Prerequisite: SPAN 105 or permission of instructor.

SPAN 111. Conversational Practice in Spanish (4 hrs) 

An opportunity for students to speak Spanish in an informal setting. Topics may include current events, work, cultural issues, and one’s personal life. Prerequisite: SPAN 105 or permission of instructor.

SPAN 200. Independent Study in Spanish (1-4 hrs) 

Independent study under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Open to students with a 2.0 cumulative average or higher and permission of the chair of the department. Independent study may take the form of readings, research, conference, project, and/or field experience. Independent study may be taken for a total of eight semester hours, no more than three hours in any term. Prerequisite: previous study in Spanish or permission of the department.

SPAN 206. Spanish Grammar and Conversation (3 hrs) 

Advanced study and practice of some of the finer points of grammar, stylistics, idiomatic expressions, pronunciation, and translation. Further development of writing skills involving grammar review, writing, reading, and conversation. Prerequisite: SPAN 105 or permission of instructor.

SPAN 209. Advanced Composition and Introduction to Literary Analysis (3 hrs) 

Focus on complex grammar structures and introduction to literary analysis. This is a bridge course required for advanced work in all areas. Prerequisite: SPAN 206. 

SPAN 210. Business Spanish (3 hrs) 

Practice in both oral and written forms of communication, with emphasis on their application to practical problems encountered in social or business situations. Attention to social and economic practices which differ from those of the U.S. Prerequisite: SPAN 206 or permission of instructor.

SPAN 211. Medical Spanish (3 hrs) 

Introduction to the study of the Spanish language used in health services. Practice in both oral and written forms of communication, with emphasis on their applications to common situations encountered in hospitals. Special attention will also be given to social practices which differ from those of the United States in order to develop cultural competency. Prerequisite: SPAN206. (SL)

SPAN 212. Spanish Translation (3 hrs) 

Concepts, guidelines, and practice of translation from English to Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 206.

SPAN 222. Spain (3 hrs) 

An overview of the geography, history, culture, and government of Spain. Prerequisite: SPAN 206.

SPAN 228. Latin America (3 hrs) 

An overview of the geography, history, culture, and governments of Latin America. Prerequisite: SPAN 206.

SPAN 250. Special Topics in Spanish (1-4 hrs) 

A special period, issue, or theme in Spanish or Hispanic American literature or culture is to be studied in depth. Topic and course content will be announced prior to registration. Course may be taught in English or Spanish. Spanish majors will be required to do their reading and writing in Spanish whenever possible. Prerequisite: SPAN 206. Offered as needed.

SPAN 261. Spanish Literature (3 hrs) 

Reading and analysis of significant literary texts representative of important Spanish authors and literary movements from the Middle Ages to the present. Use of MLA style research methods. Prerequisite: SPAN 209.

SPAN 263. Hispanic American Literature (3 hrs) 

Reading and analysis of literary works written in Spanish in Latin America, from the colonial period to the present, with emphasis on recent fiction. Use of MLA style and research methods. Prerequisite: SPAN 209. (GA)

SPAN 270. Internship in Spanish (1-4 hrs) 

An opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills the student has learned in courses to real work settings. The apprenticeship aspect of the internship implies that the student has some base of knowledge and will increase her knowledge and skills by direct contact with an experienced, knowledgeable mentor. Open to juniors and seniors with a 2.0 cumulative average; a maximum of three semester hours may be taken toward the major or minor; admission by application only.

SPAN 290. Honors Independent Study in Spanish (3-4 hrs) 

Advanced independent study under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Normally open to juniors and seniors with a 3.5 major average in Spanish. Subject to the approval of the chair of the department. Honors work may be taken for a maximum of six semester hours.

SPAN 300. Mexico Immersion Program (3 hrs) 

Language and cultural immersion in Mexico during Salem College’s January Term program. This course may substitute for SPAN 010, 020, 030, or 250, depending on the level of coursework completed.

SPAN 390. Senior Seminar (3 hrs) 

Required of all Spanish majors. Completion of a research project related to Hispanic culture, language, and/or literature topic of interest to the student. Final paper and formal oral presentation required as part of senior assessment of departmental student learning outcomes.

The reason I love the Modern Languages Department at Salem is because of the small student-to-faculty ratio and class sizes. I was able to receive more individualized attention with my professors, which is an essential when learning another language. I also gained close friends within my major at Salem. It was wonderful to be able to work together with my classmates and help one another in our understanding of Spanish language and culture. Participating in internships allowed me to gain experience in the workforce, learning through practical, real world experiences. Majoring in Spanish helped me personally and professionally because of the growing need for interpreters and translators in all job markets.
Kayla Campbell

Major: 

Spanish, minor in art history

Hometown: 

Boonville, NC

Study Abroad: 

Seville, Spain

Graduate Studies: 

  • Master of arts in intercultural services in healthcare, Wake Forest University
  • JD candidate at Elon University School of Law

If you are interested in any of these internship opportunities, please contact Professor Hines or Dr. Yoon.

Legal Aid of NC / Ayuda Legal de Carolina del Norte

Provides legal assistance in matters of housing, employment & consumer issues, as well as government benefits. Spanish Translators and interpreters needed.

Hispanic League of the Piedmont Triad / Liga Hispana

To facilitate the inclusion, education, health and well-being of Hispanics / Latinos, and to become advocates of Hispanic / Latino issues within a diverse society, while promoting mutual cultural understanding, dignity, and respect.” Organizes Fiesta (Hispanic Festival) which is held in September with over 20,000 attendees.

YMCA

Helping people to reach their God-given potential in mind, body, and spirit. 21st Century Community Learning Centers: Be a tutor or mentor to a youth in need. Anyone can help. Schools include Cook Elementary, Forest Park Elementary, Hill Middle, & Philo Middle.

YMCA

Helping people to reach their God-given potential in mind, body, and spirit. Community Outreach Services: Hispanic family mentoring program provides training and mentoring to help with cultural transition to the educational system of the USA. Aims to increase parental participation in education in order to increase HS graduation rates and college enrollment amongst Hispanic youth.

Acción Hispana

Provide collaborative leadership in assisting our underserved Hispanic/International people within Forsyth County to create and support a thriving and enriched community of equal respect, self-sufficiency, and fulfilled potential.

Casa Guadalupe; Catholic Social Services

Provides support services to Forsyth County residents regardless of denomination as an outreach of the Diocese of Charlotte. 

Forsyth Tech Hispanic Center / Centro Hispano

ESL and GED classes, specialized classes, including computer, hair cutting, Personal Care Assistant One-on-one counseling for start-up or existing small businesses, Monthly Housing Workshops in conjunction with The Home Ownership Center, Life Education Workshops, including “Know your Legal Rights” and “Credit Issues,” Job Counseling, Career or educational counseling, Help with personal problems, including legal, social or physical.

Community Care Center / Centro Clínico

Provides free services to low-income residents of our community who do not have health insurance. 60% of patients are Hispanic/non-English speakers.

Today’s Woman

Services to women include prenatal, postnatal, abuse, goal setting, growth & development, community awareness of women’s issues, faith based collaborations, assistance to low income mothers, Doula’s educational programs for pregnant mothers, empowerment programs, support groups, as well as educational programs on various health and social issues. 

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