Hispanic and Latin American Studies Programs (BA)

This program is offered through the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

For current contact information and a list of faculty and administration related to this program, please visit Faculty and staff - Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures. To review the Hispanic and Latin American Studies page, visit Hispanic and Latin American Studies (Spanish and Portuguese) - Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures.

To reach your academic advisor, please visit Find Your Advisor - Academic Advising.

The Hispanic and Latin American Studies program aims to provide students with a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of Iberian (Spanish and Portuguese) and Latin American literatures, languages and cultures within the dynamics of a trans-border and interdisciplinary approach. Students enrolled in the HLAS program mainly work toward dual degrees with majors or minors in other languages and linguistics; and/or combined with a variety of fields, a concentration in Romance Linguistics, as well as a concentration in Spanish and Comparative Studies in Romance Literatures and Cultures. The program equips students with the analytical and experiential skills necessary to pursue graduate research as well as meet the demands of a professional career. Our courses integrate lectures with online modules, small group and opportunities to apply concepts to real-life situations via internships and community outreach.

The Department also offers a series of courses taught in English (designated MLLC) that may be acceptable for credit toward a degree in Hispanic and Latin American Studies. Students are encouraged to participate in a study program in Latin America, Portugal and/or Spain.

Experiential Learning and Community Outreach Internship

Students have the possibility to engage in courses that promote community engagement and global citizenship. These courses also serve as a medium for linguistic fluency and cultural understanding with career-oriented internship experience. Students have the opportunity of enriching their academic studies and professionalization by being placed with community organizations and agencies. Students have also had the opportunity of participating in international placements.

Third-year Abroad

Students have the opportunity to study during their third year at a Spanish-speaking University. In addition to studying Spanish language, literature and culture, students may also take courses in Business, the Humanities, the Social Sciences and other areas. Students must typically apply in their second year and have credit in SPAN 1F90. In conjunction with programs offered by the International Services and Programs Abroad Office (brocku.ca/international-services).
 
Students should consult with the Department about other opportunities for intensive study abroad courses at different levels in Spain, Portugal, or Latin America. Participants may earn a credit in Portuguese or Spanish language from beginner to advanced as appropriate as well as one-half credit from SPAN 2V90-2V99 .

Study in Latin America and Spain

Students should consult with the Department about other opportunities for intensive study abroad courses at different levels in Spain, Portugal, or Latin America. Participants may earn a credit in Portuguese or Spanish language from beginner to advanced as appropriate as well as one-half credit from SPAN 2V90-2V99 .

Program Notes

1. Students with one or more courses of high school Spanish or previous university introductory Spanish credit take SPAN 1F90 and may not take SPAN 1F00  without permission of the Department. Permission is granted only in the most exceptional cases.
2. Students with no formal instruction in Spanish take SPAN 1F00 . Heritage speakers with no formal instruction in Spanish need to contact the program coordinator for proper placement.
3. SPAN 1F00  and PORT 1F00  are introductory language courses. Students who register in these courses must submit an official high school transcript to the instructor as proof of their level of competence in order to receive Departmental confirmation of registration before the end of the second week of classes (see Undergraduate Academic Calendar). Failure to do so will result in deregistration from the course.
4. SPAN 1F00  can be used to meet requirements for major programs in Hispanic and Latin American Studies. However, SPAN 1F00  may not be included in a minor program in Hispanic and Latin American Studies.
5. SPAN 1F00 , SPAN 1F90 , SPAN 2P19  and SPAN 2P20  constitute a language sequence. Once credit has been obtained in one of these language courses, students are not allowed to take for credit a course in the language with a lower number in the sequence. Students may not take two courses at different levels in the sequence during the same term. This regulation also applies to courses taken at other institutions.
6. PORT 1F00  or PORT 1F90  recommended. Students with one or more years of high school Portuguese standing or previous university Portuguese credit take PORT 1F90  and may not take PORT 1F00  without permission of the Department. Permission is granted only in the most exceptional cases. Students with no formal instruction take PORT 1F00 .
7. Students should meet with the Humanities Academic Adviser and/or Program Coordinator to ensure their choice of courses meets the criteria for the combined major degree.
8. In 20 credit degree programs a maximum of eight credits may be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99; at least three credits must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above; at least three credits must be numbered 3(alpha)90 or above; and the remaining credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above.
   
   In 15 credit degree programs a maximum of eight credits may be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99; at least three credits must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above; and the remaining credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above.
   
   In some circumstances, in order to meet university degree and program requirements, more than 15 or 20 credits may be taken.

Combined Major Program

Students may take a combined major in Hispanic and Latin American Studies and a second discipline. For requirements in the other discipline, the student should consult the relevant department/centre. It should be noted that not all departments/centres provide a combined major option.