X. Degree Programs

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Hispanic Studies (HISP)

School of Languages and Literatures, College of Arts

The Hispanic Studies program enables students to concentrate on the Spanish language and on Spanish and Latin American literature. Language courses provide study of the grammatical concepts required to establish and enrich reading, writing, oral and aural skills from basic through advanced levels of study. Through literature and film, students are introduced to a variety of cultural, historical, social, and political topics.

The usual first course in Spanish is HISP*1100. Students with 4U Spanish commonly take HISP*2000. They may be admitted into HISP*1110 only with the approval of the Instructor or the Faculty Advisor. Students with native or near native fluency normally begin language courses with HISP*2000.

All language students are strongly advised to include LING*1000 in their program, and CLAS*1000 among their electives in order to derive the maximum benefit from their studies.

Study Abroad

The Hispanic Studies program encourages its students to take advantage of the University of Guelph's exchange programs and the semester abroad opportunities. We offer exchange programs with the University of Málaga and the University of Alcala de Henares in Spain the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) and the University of Guadalajara (with over 30 campuses) in Mexico and the University of San Andrés in Argentina. Students also enjoy the semester abroad opportunity every second winter in Guatemala. It is recommended that students go on exchange in their third year. In order to be eligible for an exchange, students should have completed at least HISP*2010, HISP*2990 , HISP*2040 and HISP*3080. Credits successfully completed at the host university are applied towards University of Guelph degree requirements. Please see the International Study section of the undergraduate calendar and consult the Coordinator of Hispanic Studies for more information.

Area of Concentration (General Program)

A minimum of 5.00 credits in Hispanic Studies is required, including:

HISP*2040	[0.50]	Culture of Spain
HISP*2990	[0.50]	Hispanic Literary Studies
HISP*3080	[0.50]	Spanish American Culture

2.50 credits from:
HISP*1100	[0.50]	Introductory Spanish I
HISP*1110	[0.50]	Introductory Spanish II
HISP*2000	[0.50]	Intermediate Spanish I
HISP*2010	[0.50]	Intermediate Spanish II
HISP*3240	[0.50]	Topics in Hispanic Linguistics
HISP*3500	[0.50]	Advanced Spanish I
HISP*3530	[0.50]	Business Spanish
HISP*4500	[0.50]	Spanish Translation I
HISP*4520	[0.50]	Spanish Translation II
LING*1000	[0.50]	Introduction to Linguistics

0.50 credits in literature
0.50 credits in Hispanic Studies

Major (Honours Program)

A minimum of 8.00 credits in Hispanic Studies is required, including:

HISP*2040	[0.50]	Culture of Spain
HISP*2990	[0.50]	Hispanic Literary Studies
HISP*3080	[0.50]	Spanish American Culture

6.50 credits from:
HISP*1100	[0.50]	Introductory Spanish I
HISP*1110	[0.50]	Introductory Spanish II
HISP*2000	[0.50]	Intermediate Spanish I
HISP*2010	[0.50]	Intermediate Spanish II
HISP*3220	[0.50]	Literature and Arts I: Spain Pre-1936
HISP*3230	[0.50]	Literature and Arts II: Latin America Pre-1950
HISP*3240	[0.50]	Topics in Hispanic Linguistics
HISP*3500	[0.50]	Advanced Spanish I
HISP*3530	[0.50]	Business Spanish
HISP*4410	[1.00]	Senior Seminar on Latin American Post-1950
HISP*4420	[1.00]	Senior Seminar on Spain or Africa Post-1936
HISP*4500	[0.50]	Spanish Translation I
HISP*4520	[0.50]	Spanish Translation II
LING*1000	[0.50]	Introduction to Linguistics

Minor (Honours Program)