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. Such students should consult the Head of Hispanic Studies before beginning their studies, so that pre-requisite waiver forms are completed.
All language students are strongly advised to include CLAS*1000 and LING*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. Exchange programs with the University of Málaga and the University of La Rioja in Spain and with the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) in Mexico are very popular. 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 and 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)
Major (Honours Program)
Minor (Honours Program)
A minimum of 5.00 credits in Hispanic Studies is required, including:
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2.50 credits from HISP*1110, HISP*2000, HISP*2010, HISP*3500, HISP*3530, HISP*4500, HISP*4520
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1.00 credits in literature
Students wishing to substitute required courses with courses taken abroad, or other options, should consult the faculty advisor.