Learning Spanish can help you stand out at home as well as abroad. Students who study another language simultaneously expand their English vocabulary, grammar and style. They become better communicators which translates to higher salaries. According to a recent study by Canadian economists, bilingual employees earn more than their unilingual counterparts even if they aren't using their language skills on the job. Of course, it is not all about work and money.

Learning Spanish will also open doors to a rich world of culture. Imagine having access to the original works of Cervantes, Gabriel García Márquez, Jorge Luis Borges and Pablo Neruda. Imagine enjoying the art of Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, or Diego Rivera, and having an understanding of the cultural setting in which it was created. Picture yourself traveling in Latin America or Spain and actually being able to communicate with the locals. Whatever your reasons, learning Spanish will expand your horizons.

The Spanish Minor is available to students in eligible degree programs. All students in the minor must complete the necessary preparation to enrol in 200-level SPAN classes. This may require completing prerequisite courses SPAN 111 and SPAN 112. In addition, students in the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science must complete 18 credits at the senior-level, including a minimum of 6 credits at the 300-level. Students in other degree programs may use SPAN 112 in place of one 300-level SPAN course and, therefore, must complete 15 credits in senior-level SPAN courses, including at least 3 credits at the 300-level.

Students must register in a level that is appropriate to their ability. Please refer to the Spanish Placement information on the Humanities Department website.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Minor Requirements
Choose 18 credits from senior-level SPAN 1		18
Total Credits		18

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Students in programs other than the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science may substitute SPAN 112 for one 300-level course requirement.