School of Languages and Literatures, College of Arts

The Spanish and Hispanic Studies Program offers enriching options for students with no previous Spanish, as it does for those who have taken high school Spanish, or for near-native speakers. 

Students with previous knowledge of Spanish (including fluent or near-fluent speakers or those with Grade 12 Spanish or equivalent) must seek advice on course selection from the Head of Spanish and Hispanic Studies.

Students are also encouraged to gain firsthand experience of a Spanish-speaking country through the University of Guelph’s exchange programs.

Minor Requirements (Honours)

This minor cannot be combined with a major in Spanish and Hispanic Studies.

A minimum of 3.00 credits in Spanish and Hispanic Studies is required, including:

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required Courses
SPAN*1100	Introductory Spanish I	0.50
SPAN*1110	Introductory Spanish II	0.50
SPAN*1500	Hispanic Film	0.50
SPAN*2000	Intermediate Spanish I	0.50
SPAN*2010	Intermediate Spanish II	0.50
SPAN*3700	Experiential Learning and Language	0.50

Students wishing to substitute required courses with courses taken abroad, or other options, should consult the Head of Spanish and Hispanic Studies. Please consult the program web page for a list of possible substitutions.

Certificate  Requirements

Spanish Language and Culture

The Certificate in Spanish Language and Culture provides students with an intermediate level (B1) of competency in the Spanish language and awareness of the cultures of various Spanish speaking countries of the world.

A minimum of 2.50 SPAN credits is required.