A minor in Spanish is perfect for motivated students with a passion for language, literature, and culture, who are excited by imaginative, interdisciplinary, and provocative approaches to study and life.
A Spanish degree teaches you about connection, communication, and community, and fits well with a major or minor in another language, or with subjects such as Anthropology, History, Political Science, Geography, and many more.
Overview
Language outcomes
Students who complete this program will achieve at least B2 proficiency in Spanish based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Foundational courses
The foundation of the Minor in Spanish are our Spanish language courses from SPAN_V 101 through SPAN_V 203 and SPAN_V 221 an introductory literature course.
Starting point
Students with prior knowledge of Spanish can complete a language assessment with the Department advisor.
Prior to registration in SPAN_V courses, students are encouraged to review the Spanish Placement Guidelines and take the Language Placement Questionnaire to determine their entry level.
Degree Requirements
Optional course: RMST_V 272: The Hispanic World and British Columbia – Fulfills the Place & Power breadth requirement for the Bachelor of Arts but can’t be counted towards SPAN major or minor.
- 6 credits of SPAN_V 101 and 102, or 3 credits of SPAN_V 103
- 6 credits of SPAN_V 201 and 202, or 3 credits of SPAN_V 203
- 3 credits of SPAN_V 221 or 3 credits of RMST 2712
1The required number of lower-level credits will change if a student demonstrates the required proficiency level via a placement test or chooses to take the intensive courses SPAN 103 and 203, which are designed for students with prior experience in Spanish or other Romance languages. Students must take either SPAN 101 and 102 (6 credits total) or SPAN 103 (3 credits intensive), and SPAN 201 and 202 (6 credits total) or SPAN203 (3 credit intensive).
2It is highly recommended that students who opt to take RMST_V 271 instead of SPAN_V 221 also take SPAN_V 210.
Core Courses
Up to 9 credits3
- 6 credits of SPAN_V 301 and SPAN_V 302, or 3 credits of SPAN_V 3033
- 3 credits chosen from SPAN_V 310 and 320
3Native or near-native speakers may be exempted from SPAN_V 301, 302, 303, however, they must replace 3 or 6 credits from the Cluster Courses. For instance, students who take SPAN_V 303 need to take an additional 3 credits from the Cluster Courses.
Cluster Courses
9 credits chosen from Clusters A, B, C
Cluster A – Literature and Culture
- SPAN_V 321
- SPAN_V 322
- SPAN_V 340
- SPAN_V 360
- SPAN_V 390
- SPAN_V 405
- SPAN_V 415
- SPAN_V 425
- SPAN_V 435
Cluster B – Language and Linguistics
- SPAN_V 308
- SPAN_V 401
- SPAN_V 403
- SPAN_V 411
- SPAN_V 450
Cluster C – Experiential Learning & Research
- SPAN_V 395
- RMST_V 395
- SPAN_V 402
- SPAN_V 495
- SPAN_V 498
Romance Studies Courses (optional)
Students majoring in Spanish can take up to 3 credits from the following Romance Studies courses for program requirement:
- RMST_V 371
- RMST_V 372
- RMST_V 373
- RMST_V 374
- RMST_V 375
- RMST_V 376
- RMST_V 470
Program Diagram
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Entrance Level
Declaring a Minor
Science students wishing to add a Spanish minor to a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree will choose their starting point according to their background, just as BA candidates do, but they will also have to present the Science Faculty’s Minor in an Arts Discipline Approval Form to the Student Programs Coordinator (fhis.undergrad@ubc.ca) to have it filled out and signed before returning it to the Science Advising Office.
BCom candidates will choose their starting point according to their background, just as BA candidates do, but they will also have to present the Sauder School of Business’s Arts Minor Study Plan to the Student Programs Coordinator (fhis.undergrad@ubc.ca) to have it filled out and signed before returning it to the Commerce Undergraduate Program Office.