Hispanic Studies Joint Honours Component (B.A.) (36 credits)
Offered by: Languages,Literatures,Cultures (Faculty of Arts)
Degree: Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Arts and Science
Program credit weight: 36
Program Description
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.
McGill University has bilateral exchange agreements with the Universidad de Salamanca (Spain), the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, and the Universidad de las Américas, 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".
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.
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.
Required Courses (6 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HISP 490D1 | Honours Thesis. | 3 |
Honours Thesis. Terms offered: Fall 2025 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: Winter 2026 See HISP 490D1 for course description. | ||
Complementary Courses (30 credits)
Introductory Courses
6-12 credits in Introductory courses from:
| 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: 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. | ||
| 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: 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.
Note: No more than 12 credits in courses taught in English shall count towards the major