Why Spanish (Hispanic Studies) at Glendon?

Hispanic Studies offers a whole range of courses in language, literature, culture and linguistics. Language courses are designed to provide you with a basic level of fluency in spoken and written Spanish. The literature courses at the introductory level include surveys of major trends and major works in Spanish and Spanish-American literature. At the advanced level, literature and civilization courses provide concentration in both Spanish-American and Spanish cultures. Courses in Hispanic Linguistics examine the structure of Modern Spanish and its different stages of evolution.

Several courses in Hispanic Studies offer the choice of French or English as a language of reference, making this program trilingual rather than bilingual. The program's small classes offer exceptional opportunities for learning and interaction. The department is a full-fledged department, rather than a subsection of Modern Languages (1 of only 3 in Canada), with many exceptional opportunities for tailoring a program of studies to your individual needs.

You can specialize in Hispanic Studies by majoring or minoring in the discipline. You can also combine Spanish with a major or minor in another area such as International Studies, Translation, Political Science and others. Alternatively, you can take Spanish for interest as a elective courses. Many of the 600 students registered in the department want to learn Spanish while pursuing their degree in other fields.

In addition to courses, the Department organizes a number of cultural activities (film projections, talks, lectures, conferences, discussions with native speakers, etc.) to help you become familiar with the culture and life-style of Spanish-speaking people. You are also invited to join our Spanish Club (Club de Español) to experience the cultures and lifestyles of the Hispanic world.

The growing importance of Spanish in North American life, combined with Canada's economic and commercial relations with Latin American countries, indicate an expanding potential for professional opportunities.