Hispanic Studies Honours (B.A.) (60 credits)
Offered by: Languages,Literatures,Cultures (Faculty of Arts)
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Program credit weight: 60
Program Description
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.
Degree Requirements — B.A. students
To be eligible for a B.A. degree, a student must fulfil all Faculty and program requirements as indicated in Degree Requirements for the Faculty of Arts.
We recommend that students consult an Arts OASIS advisor for degree planning.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please refer to Visual Schedule Builder. A technical issue is causing the "Terms offered" field to incorrectly report "this course is not currently offered" for many courses in the Course Catalogue.
Required Courses (18 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HISP 245 | Introduction to Hispanic Literature | 3 |
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. | ||
| HISP 246 | Contemporary Issues in the Hispanic World | 3 |
Contemporary Issues in the Hispanic World Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Topics in current social, political, and cultural issues in Latin America and Spain, including advanced skills in Spanish reading, listening, speaking, and writing. | ||
| HISP 247 | Introduction to Hispanic Popular Cultures | 3 |
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. | ||
| HISP 248 | Introduction to Hispanic Cinema | 3 |
Introduction to Hispanic Cinema Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Topics in Spanish and Latin American film, including advanced skills in Spanish reading, listening, speaking, and writing. | ||
| HISP 490D1 | Honours Thesis. | 3 |
Honours Thesis. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Under the direction of a staff member, students prepare the honours thesis on a theme in Hispanic Studies. | ||
| HISP 490D2 | Honours Thesis. | 3 |
Honours Thesis. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. See HISP 490D1 for course description. | ||
Complementary Courses (42 credits)
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 219 Spanish Language Intensive - Intermediate. OR HISP 220D1 Spanish Language: Intermediate./HISP 220D2 Spanish Language: Intermediate.).
No more than 18 credits in courses taught in English will count towards the Honours program.