Hispanic Studies听offers courses on literature, intellectual history and the civilizations of Spain and Hispanic America, as well as in the Spanish language. The Department and its Honours, Majors, and Minors programs are committed to expanding the liberal arts background of students by helping to develop the skills of communication and critical reasoning, and by providing insight into the culture of other regional, linguistic and national groups.
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- Minor Concentration in Hispanic Studies
- Major Concentration in Hispanic Studies
- Joint Honours in Hispanic Studies
- Honors Program in Hispanic Studies
Minor Concentration in Hispanic Studies
Offered by: Languages,Literatures,Cultures (Faculty of Arts) The Minor Concentration in Hispanic Studies provides students with a solid foundation on Spanish language and culture. It can be expanded to the Major Concentration in Hispanic Studies. 0-12 credits in language courses. Spanish Language: Beginners. Terms offered: Summer 2025 A comprehensive first-level course focusing on all oral and written skills. An introduction to the fundamentals of Spanish grammar and syntax and to Hispanic culture. Spanish Language Intensive - Elementary. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 A comprehensive first-level course focusing upon all oral and written skills. An introduction to the fundamentals of Spanish grammar and syntax and to Hispanic culture. Spanish Language Intensive - Intermediate. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 A thorough review of Spanish grammar with emphasis upon current usage. Enrichment of all language skills, with a goal of proficiency in written and oral communication, through readings in the literature and civilization of Spain and Spanish America. Spanish Language: Intermediate. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A thorough review of Spanish grammar with emphasis upon current usage. Enrichment of all language skills, with a goal of proficiency in written and oral communication, through readings in the literature and cultural aspects of Spain and Spanish America. 6-18 credits to be chosen from among Hispanic Studies course offerings other than language courses, of which no more than 6 credits may be courses taught in English. Note: Advanced Placement (AP) credits cannot be counted towards the Minor.Hispanic Studies Minor Concentration (B.A.) (18 credits)
Degree: Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Arts and Science
Program credit weight: 18Program Description
Complementary Courses (18 credits)
Course
Title
Credits
HISP 210 Spanish Language: Beginners. 6 HISP 218 Spanish Language Intensive - Elementary. 6 HISP 219 Spanish Language Intensive - Intermediate. 6 HISP 220 Spanish Language: Intermediate. 6
Major Concentration in Hispanic Studies
Offered by: Languages,Literatures,Cultures (Faculty of Arts) The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures 鈥� Hispanic Studies offers courses in the literature, intellectual history, and civilization of Spain and Latin America, as well as in the Spanish language. The Department's undergraduate and graduate programs are committed to expanding the liberal arts background of students by helping to develop the skills of communication and critical reasoning, and by providing insight into the culture of other regional, linguistic, and national groups. Enrichment in these areas reduces provincialism and broadens intellectual horizons, regardless of the professional interests or fields of specialization that may guide students in other facets of their university education. 澳客竞彩 has bilateral exchange agreements with the Universidad de Salamanca (Spain), the Universidad Nacional Aut贸noma de M茅xico, and the Universidad de las Am茅ricas, Puebla (Mexico), as well as with other leading universities in the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world which allow student and faculty exchanges, and other collaborative ventures. Further information about these exchanges may be obtained from the Department or from the International Education website. To be eligible for a B.A. degree, a student must fulfil all Faculty and program requirements as indicated in . We recommend that students听consult an Arts OASIS advisor听for degree planning. 36 credits selected as follows: 0-18 credits in Language and Civilization from: Spanish Language: Beginners. Terms offered: Fall 2025 A comprehensive first-level course focusing on all oral and written skills. An introduction to the fundamentals of Spanish grammar and syntax and to Hispanic culture. Spanish Language: Beginners. Terms offered: Winter 2026 See HISP 210D1 for course description. Spanish Language Intensive - Elementary. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 A comprehensive first-level course focusing upon all oral and written skills. An introduction to the fundamentals of Spanish grammar and syntax and to Hispanic culture. Spanish Language Intensive - Intermediate. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 A thorough review of Spanish grammar with emphasis upon current usage. Enrichment of all language skills, with a goal of proficiency in written and oral communication, through readings in the literature and civilization of Spain and Spanish America. Spanish Language: Intermediate. Terms offered: Fall 2025 A thorough review of Spanish grammar with emphasis upon current usage. Enrichment of all language skills, with a goal of proficiency in written and oral communication, through readings in the literature and civilization of Spain and Spanish America. Spanish Language: Intermediate. Terms offered: Winter 2026 A thorough review of Spanish grammar with emphasis upon current usage. Enrichment of all language skills, with a goal of proficiency in written and oral communication, through readings in the literature and cultural aspects of Spain and Spanish America. Hispanic Civilization 1. Terms offered: Fall 2025 A survey of historical and cultural elements which constitute the background of the Hispanic world up to the 18th century; a survey of the pre-Columbian indigenous civilizations (Aztec, Maya and Inca) and the conquest of America. Hispanic Civilization 2. Terms offered: Winter 2026 A survey of the constitution of the ideological and political structures of the Spanish Empire in both Europe and America until the Wars of Independence; a survey of the culture and history of the Hispanic people from the early 19th Century to the present. 6 - 12 credits in Introductory courses from: Introduction to Hispanic Literature Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Topics in Spanish and Latin American narrative, essay, poetry, theater and art, including advanced skills in Spanish reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Contemporary Issues in the Hispanic World Terms offered: Winter 2026 Topics in current social, political, and cultural issues in Latin America and Spain, including advanced skills in Spanish reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Introduction to Hispanic Popular Cultures Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Topics in Spanish and Latin American popular music, art, film, textual, fashion, food and digital cultures, including advanced skills in Spanish reading, listening, speaking,and writing. Introduction to Hispanic Cinema Terms offered: Fall 2025 Topics in Spanish and Latin American film, including advanced skills in Spanish reading, listening, speaking, and writing. 6-30 credits from the following with a minimum of 6 credits at the 400 level or above:听 Contemporary Brazilian Literature and Film. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This course introduces students to Brazilian literature and film from the early 20th century to the present day. Students will examine literary works and films from a historical perspective, studying the social, political and regional processes in which they are embedded. From the barren Northeast, to an analysis of gender and race, to urban violence and its manifestations to the contemporary cityscape, this course covers a range of visual and textual material. Students will engage works from major Brazilian authors and filmmakers in conjunction with theoretical texts to better understand some of the main developments in contemporary cultural production. Spanish Novel of the 19th Century. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The Romantic, Realist and Naturalist novel in Spain, with special emphasis on the development of the Spanish novel in relation to contemporary trends in other European countries. Spanish Romanticism. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The aesthetic and historical development of Romanticism, with special emphasis on lyric poetry and drama. Literature of Ideas: Latin America. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Critical reading and discussion of works of outstanding thinkers as a key to understanding the cultural development of a continent. Latin American Literature of 19th Century. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An intensive study of representative authors from the period of Independence to the advent of Modernism. Theatre, Performance and Politics in Latin America. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A study of the outstanding works of the theatre from the colonial period to the present, including pre-Columbian works. Politics and Poetry in Latin America. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An examination of Latin American poetry as ithas been used for the expression of racialpolitics, government and economic oppression,identity and gender politics, revolution andactivism. Latin American Cinema. Terms offered: Fall 2025 A study of representative films, directors and movements of the region. Topic specified by instructor. Spanish Cinema. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A study of representative films, directors and movements of the region. Topic specified by instructor. Contemporary Hispanic Cultural Studies. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This course examines contemporary Hispanic Cultural Studies looking at both cultural artifacts and diverse theoretical and methodological approaches. In doing so, it will introduce students to the frameworks necessary for approaching contemporary culture in the Hispanic World. The course will be mindful of issues including ideology, class, race, ethnicity and sexuality. Students will come into contact with the major cultural theorists in the Hispanic World and those issues pertinent to the study of culture. Latin American Novel. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Critical reading and discussion of contemporary Spanish-American fiction writers. Latin American Short Story. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Study of style, tendencies and types as reflected in the evolution of this genre, and seen against the background of a developing continent. Latin American Digital Literature and Culture. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This course will examine digital cultural production in Latin America from 1990 to the present day. This course introduces students to theoretical frameworks necessary for approaching new media and web-based cultural artifacts, both literary and visual. Students will come into contact with the major writers, artists and web-based cultural producers in Latin America and issues pertinent to the study of the Web in the region.
Gender and Textualities. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Historical development and literary tendencies regarding gender and sexuality in Hispanic literature, film, and culture. Literature - Discovery and Exploration Spain New World. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A study of the primary literary and intellectual developments stemming from Spain's discovery of the Americas. Special attention will be given to the changing perception of the New World's natural resources and indigenous peoples as this is reflected in the literature of the period. Colonial / Postcolonial Latin America. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A study of the dialogue between colonial and postcolonial Latin American texts and theories. Topics: Spanish Literature. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Specific topics of interest in Spanish literature. Topics: Latin American Literature. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Specific topics of interest in Spanish-American literature. Don Quixote. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Course on the canonical work by Cervantes, Don Quixote. The course will focus on the first modern novel as well as on a number of critical readings.
Major Figures: Spanish Literature and Culture. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Specific figures of interest in Spanish literature. Golden Age Literature: Renaissance. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A comprehensive examination of the poetry, prose and drama of the Renaissance in Spain through representative authors. Seminar in Hispanic Studies 01. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A team-taught seminar examining major issues in Hispanic letters that transcend national literatures and historical periods. Although the specific topics will vary, each will address broad questions of a diachronic nature, thereby permitting an understanding of literary schools and movements, genres or ideologies present throughout the Hispanic world. Note: No more than 12 credits in courses taught in English shall count towards the Major.Hispanic Studies Major Concentration (B.A.) (36 credits)
Degree: Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Arts and Science
Program credit weight: 36Program Description
Degree Requirements 鈥� B.A. students
Complementary Courses
Language and Civilization
Course
Title
Credits
HISP 210D1 Spanish Language: Beginners. 3 HISP 210D2 Spanish Language: Beginners. 3 HISP 218 Spanish Language Intensive - Elementary. 6 HISP 219 Spanish Language Intensive - Intermediate. 6 HISP 220D1 Spanish Language: Intermediate. 3 HISP 220D2 Spanish Language: Intermediate. 3 HISP 225 Hispanic Civilization 1. 3 HISP 226 Hispanic Civilization 2. 3 Introductory Courses
Course
Title
Credits
HISP 245 Introduction to Hispanic Literature 3 HISP 246 Contemporary Issues in the Hispanic World 3 HISP 247 Introduction to Hispanic Popular Cultures 3 HISP 248 Introduction to Hispanic Cinema 3 Hispanic Literature and Culture
Course
Title
Credits
HISP 320 Contemporary Brazilian Literature and Film. 3 HISP 325 Spanish Novel of the 19th Century. 3 HISP 326 Spanish Romanticism. 3 HISP 328 Literature of Ideas: Latin America. 3 HISP 332 Latin American Literature of 19th Century. 3 HISP 333 Theatre, Performance and Politics in Latin America. 3 HISP 335 Politics and Poetry in Latin America. 3 HISP 340 Latin American Cinema. 3 HISP 341 Spanish Cinema. 3 HISP 345 Contemporary Hispanic Cultural Studies. 3 HISP 352 Latin American Novel. 3 HISP 356 Latin American Short Story. 3 HISP 357 Latin American Digital Literature and Culture. 3 HISP 358 Gender and Textualities. 3 HISP 432 Literature - Discovery and Exploration Spain New World. 3 HISP 437 Colonial / Postcolonial Latin America. 3 HISP 438 Topics: Spanish Literature. 3 HISP 439 Topics: Latin American Literature. 3 HISP 451 Don Quixote. 3 HISP 454 Major Figures: Spanish Literature and Culture. 3 HISP 458 Golden Age Literature: Renaissance. 3 HISP 505 Seminar in Hispanic Studies 01. 3
Joint Honours in Hispanic Studies听
Offered by: Languages,Literatures,Cultures (Faculty of Arts) The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures - Hispanic Studies offers courses in the literature, intellectual history, and civilization of Spain and Latin America, as well as in the Spanish language. The Department's undergraduate and graduate programs are committed to expanding the liberal arts background of students by helping to develop the skills of communication and critical reasoning, and by providing insight into the culture of other regional, linguistic, and national groups. Enrichment in these areas reduces provincialism and broadens intellectual horizons, regardless of the professional interests or fields of specialization that may guide students in other facets of their university education. 澳客竞彩 has bilateral exchange agreements with the Universidad de Salamanca (Spain), the Universidad Nacional Aut贸noma de M茅xico, and the Universidad de las Am茅ricas, Puebla (Mexico), as well as with other leading universities in the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world which allow student and faculty exchanges, and other collaborative ventures. Further information about these exchanges may be obtained from the Department or from the International Education website. Students wishing to study at the Honours level in two disciplines can combine Joint Honours program components in any two Arts disciplines. For a list of available Joint Honours programs, see "Overview of Programs Offered" and "Joint Honours Programs".听 Joint Honours students should consult an adviser in each department to discuss their course selection and their interdisciplinary research project (if applicable). Joint Honours students are expected to maintain a program GPA of 3.30 and, according to Faculty regulations, a minimum CGPA of 3.00 in general. To be eligible for a B.A. degree, a student must fulfil all Faculty and program requirements as indicated in . We recommend that students听consult an Arts OASIS advisor听for degree planning. Honours Thesis. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Under the direction of a staff member, students prepare the honours thesis on a theme in Hispanic Studies. Honours Thesis. Terms offered: Winter 2026 See HISP 490D1 for course description. Introductory Courses听 6-12 credits in Introductory courses from: Introduction to Hispanic Literature Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Topics in Spanish and Latin American narrative, essay, poetry, theater and art, including advanced skills in Spanish reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Contemporary Issues in the Hispanic World Terms offered: Winter 2026 Topics in current social, political, and cultural issues in Latin America and Spain, including advanced skills in Spanish reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Introduction to Hispanic Popular Cultures Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Topics in Spanish and Latin American popular music, art, film, textual, fashion, food and digital cultures, including advanced skills in Spanish reading, listening, speaking,and writing. Introduction to Hispanic Cinema Terms offered: Fall 2025 Topics in Spanish and Latin American film, including advanced skills in Spanish reading, listening, speaking, and writing. 18-24 credits taken form undergraduate courses in Hispanic Studies at the 300 level or higher, of which 9 credits should be at the 400 level or higher {excluding HISP 490D1 and HISP 490D2}. No more than 12 credits in courses taught in English shall count towards this program. 听
Note: No more than 12 credits in courses taught in English shall count towards the majorHispanic Studies Joint Honours Component (B.A.) (36 credits)
Degree: Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Arts and Science
Program credit weight: 36Program Description
Degree Requirements 鈥� B.A. students
Required Courses (6 credits)听
Course
Title
Credits
HISP 490D1 Honours Thesis. 3 HISP 490D2 Honours Thesis. 3 Complementary Courses (30 credits)听
Course
Title
Credits
HISP 245 Introduction to Hispanic Literature 3 HISP 246 Contemporary Issues in the Hispanic World 3 HISP 247 Introduction to Hispanic Popular Cultures 3 HISP 248 Introduction to Hispanic Cinema 3
Honors Program in Hispanic Studies
Offered by: Languages,Literatures,Cultures (Faculty of Arts) The Honours program in Hispanic Studies offers an in-depth study of the language and culture of Spain and Latin America in the areas of literature, film, digital humanities and intellectual history. The program focuses on skills of communication and critical reasoning through the analysis of Spanish and Latin American languages and cultural production. Prerequisite for admission into Honours Hispanic Studies: a first-year Spanish course with a final grade of B+. Honours students are expected to maintain a program GPA of 3.30 and, according to Faculty regulations, a minimum CGPA of 3.00 in general. Students must take an 18-credit Minor concentration in another area. To be eligible for a B.A. degree, a student must fulfil all Faculty and program requirements as indicated in . We recommend that students听consult an Arts OASIS advisor听for degree planning. Introduction to Hispanic Literature Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Topics in Spanish and Latin American narrative, essay, poetry, theater and art, including advanced skills in Spanish reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Contemporary Issues in the Hispanic World Terms offered: Winter 2026 Topics in current social, political, and cultural issues in Latin America and Spain, including advanced skills in Spanish reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Introduction to Hispanic Popular Cultures Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Topics in Spanish and Latin American popular music, art, film, textual, fashion, food and digital cultures, including advanced skills in Spanish reading, listening, speaking,and writing. Introduction to Hispanic Cinema Terms offered: Fall 2025 Topics in Spanish and Latin American film, including advanced skills in Spanish reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Honours Thesis. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Under the direction of a staff member, students prepare the honours thesis on a theme in Hispanic Studies. Honours Thesis. Terms offered: Winter 2026 See HISP 490D1 for course description. At least 9 credits of undergraduate courses at the 400-level or above All remaining credits may be selected from courses given in Spanish in the Department at or above the intermediate Spanish language level (HISP听219 Spanish Language Intensive - Intermediate. OR HISP听220D1 Spanish Language: Intermediate./HISP听220D2 Spanish Language: Intermediate.). No more than 18 credits in courses taught in English will count towards the Honours program.Hispanic Studies Honours (B.A.) (60 credits)
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Program credit weight: 60Program Description
Degree Requirements 鈥� B.A. students
Required Courses (18 credits)
Course
Title
Credits
HISP 245 Introduction to Hispanic Literature 3 HISP 246 Contemporary Issues in the Hispanic World 3 HISP 247 Introduction to Hispanic Popular Cultures 3 HISP 248 Introduction to Hispanic Cinema 3 HISP 490D1 Honours Thesis. 3 HISP 490D2 Honours Thesis. 3 Complementary Courses (42 credits)
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Spanish Language Courses
Hispanic Studies offers two Spanish language courses: Spanish Beginners and Spanish Intermediate. Spanish Beginners covers both Beginners and Low Intermediate Spanish while Spanish Intermediate covers High Intermediate and Advanced Spanish.
A. Registration
Please note that there is no waitlist for HISP-210 and HISP-220; they are only available for HISP 218 and HISP 219. If the classes are full, advisors in Hispanic Studies will not be able to help you get into the course. You should continue checking Minerva to see whether a spot becomes available. If that is not the case and you need the course as part of your degree requirements, you should discuss your academic sit