Glendon’s Spanish and Latin American Cultures & Societies program delivers the theoretical, experiential, and applied learning opportunities that prepare students to become tomorrow's leaders. Through degree programs and curricula purposefully designed for a contemporary society, our graduates are laying the foundation for a future-focused brand of Spanish cultural examination and production for the 21st century.
Carefully curated interdisciplinary courses in Spanish and Latin American language, literature, culture, and linguistics help students develop a comprehensive skillset that will enable their success from day one. As they delve into basic written and spoken Spanish fluency, major trends of Spanish and Latin American literature, and even advanced dissections of Spanish culture and civilizations, students also benefit from soft skills development in writing, critical thinking, and collaboration, as well as Glendon’s distinct dual English- and French-language focus – making our programs uniquely trilingual.
Both within the classroom and beyond our campus, our programs present experiential opportunities for students to take the extensive knowledge and skills they have developed and put them to the test within real-world projects. Partnerships with like-minded organizations and institutions around the world – such as York University’s EcoCampus in Costa Rica or postsecondary institutions in Mexico, Colombia, Spain, the Philippines, Panama, and Brazil – broaden students’ perspectives and enhance their learning outcomes through hands-on experience. And with a host of cultural activities and experiences available throughout each academic year—including lectures, film screenings, conferences, and direct collaborations with native Spanish speakers—students can fully immerse themselves in their study of Spanish language and culture.
The possibilities are endless for students upon graduation. They can flourish in the professional field of their choosing—including journalism, translation, international business, international development, community-based work, or creative and applied arts—or they can bolster their academic excellence by pursuing advanced education and research opportunities.
Wondering what each year of your degree will look like? Check it out here.
Courses
Throughout your degree, you’ll find a curriculum that offers an in-depth and balanced approach to Hispanic Studies. You’ll start with courses that help you develop knowledge of Spanish language, literatures and cultures, and gain a basic framework for critical reading and writing. Then you’ll move on to more specialized topics, such as Spanish-American literature, linguistics, culture and civilization.
All classes are taught in Spanish, except for language courses, which are mostly in Spanish but have English or French as a reference language.
View course timetables on York University's site
Course Catalogue
Degree Types & Program Requirements
The Hispanic Studies program offers the following degree types and certificates:
- Specialized Honours BA/iBA
- Honours BA/iBA
- Bachelor of Arts
- Minor
- Certificate in English-Spanish/Spanish-English Translation
- Certificate in Spanish for Business and Professional Communication
The Hispanic Studies program is also available as a bilingual or trilingual international Bachelor of Arts.
This program is also available as a Glendon BA, with flexible language requirements.
Certificate in English-Spanish/Spanish-English Translation
Fill the growing need for Spanish-English translators in Canada and around the world created by increasing migration and globalization. By studying in our uniquely multilingual, multicultural environment, you’ll get professional training in practical linguistic, cultural and translation skills that will support any career in translation.
Certificate in Spanish for Business and Professional Communication
Make your mark in the career of your choice. In this advanced certificate, you’ll get Spanish-language training in specific professional areas — such as commerce, finance, law, health care or social work — that’s in growing demand in the North American job market.
Other Program Details
Join the Glendon Spanish Club
Experience the cultures and lifestyles of the Hispanic world as you learn new skills and get peer support by joining the Glendon Spanish Club/Club de Español.
Meet Our Alumni
Our alumni are active in careers focused on Spanish language and Hispanic cultures, including teaching, communications, interpretation and translation. Find out how their experience at Glendon gave them an advantage in the job market.
