Bachelor of Arts Honours in Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultures (specialization)

Western University

Make connections and find links not only across time, but also across geography by studying the relationships between Spain and Latin America. Explore your own global culture in a Hispanic context and consider the Masterworks of the Hispanic world in literature, visual art, music, film and more. Spanish at Western is divided into different programs that represent the rich cultural heritage of the diverse Hispanic world: from courses in language that offer a community service learning option, to literature, linguistics, art, music, and digital humanities. All programs build on Spanish 1030, Spanish for Beginners. There are five modular options in Spanish including Honors Specialization in Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultures, Specializaton in Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultures, Major, Minor and Certificate.At the end of your studies in this module you will have an excellent grounding in the Spanish language and in-depth understanding of the diversity and richness of the Hispanic World and the connections in time and space that unite us. You will have explored our literature, visual arts, music, and traditions and how this rich culture has impacted our global world. You will also have explored different methodologies, from traditional analysis to digital humanities. This program of study will prepare you for graduate studies and research in Hispanic Studies, or for a career in which an ability to analyze and organize and an understanding of culture and diversity are important.