The Spanish Program at UMSL strives to develop learners who are both linguistically and culturally competent and ready to meet the demands of today's competitive global marketplace. UMSL offers a broad range of coursework in Spanish from foundational courses in language and culture to courses focused on the many facets of literature, creative writing, culture and linguistics, to pre-professional courses, all aimed at developing skills for the 21st century. Our introductory-level courses are offered in different delivery modes: face-to-face, hybrid and online. We also collaborate with the School of Education to prepare future teachers of Spanish. Dedicated Spanish faculty at UMSL seek to actively engage learners both in and out of the classroom. Students can expect a challenging, collaborative, and interactive environment in every course. Our students at all levels are a part of a larger learning community connected through the Hispanohablantes mailing list, the Spanish Table conversation group, the student organization HISLA, and numerous activities throughout the year. Many UMSL students choose to further their language skills and cultural competence through study abroad- both short-term faculty-led programs as well as summer-, semester-, and year-long programs at our partner institutions. Our short-term faculty-led programs offer students the opportunity to study in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Spain.