Over 580 million people around the globe speak Spanish and 21 countries list it as an official language. Learn the language and study Hispanic cultures, cinema, literatures and linguistics. You will gain a broader perspective on Latin America and Spain while learning about the importance of Spanish as an international language.
Spanish
Program overview
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Why choose this program
Enhanced Spanish Skills: The Spanish minor offers you comprehensive training in various communication skills, such as reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Some more specialized courses focus on culture, film, literature, and linguistics.
Interactive Learning Environment: Take part in social and cultural activities (films, lectures, Spanish Club, etc.) or even abroad in Spanish‑speaking countries.
Learning Support: Benefit from innovative and engaging resources such as specialized teaching tools, oral expression and conversation workshops, and AI‑based language‑learning technologies. Enrich your experience and receive all the support you need to master Spanish.
Program structure
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Opportunity to acquire a solid foundation while following a Specialization or a Major in another discipline.
Must be taken in addition to a main program.
Admission requirements and deadlines for Spanish
After your studies
After completing your undergraduate studies in your specialization or major (for example, a major in World Languages and Cultures) with a minor in Spanish, you have two main paths to consider: continuing your studies or entering the workforce.
You may choose to pursue graduate studies, such as a Master’s degree (MA), to deepen your knowledge and develop advanced research, analytical, and critical thinking skills. A research-based MA is ideal if you’re interested in specializing in a topic or eventually pursuing a PhD.
Alternatively, you can move directly into the job market. Your degree can lead to a variety of careers in fields such as Interpreter, Translator, Language school manager, Ambassador, Diplomat, Intergovernmental affairs officer, Immigration policy analyst, Communications specialist. These opportunities allow you to apply your skills in writing, speaking and Interpersonal communication in real-world settings.
Whether you choose further studies or enter the workforce, your degree provides a strong foundation to build a career.
Tuitions and fees
Student experience
Spanish Club "Entre Amigos"
If you are interested in the Hispanic culture, we offer you a great opportunity to interact with students who are learning Spanish and with people from all over South America and Spain to discover their cultures and experiences.
We offer a variety of activities to practice Spanish. We encourage students to come out for coffee and conversation in a relaxed environment, for movie nights and discussions afterwards in Cafe Nostalgica, for parties with salsa and merengue dances, and so much more.
We offer a variety of activities to practice Spanish. We encourage students to come out for coffee and conversation in a relaxed environment, for movie nights and discussions afterwards in Cafe Nostalgica, for parties with salsa and merengue dances, and so much more.
Graduate Students' Association (GSAMLL)
The GSAMLL is a member of the larger Graduate Students Association of University of Ottawa. Our mandate is to enhance environment in which our members pursue their collective academic interests.
Student Association of the Faculty of Arts (SAFA)
SAFA represents the interests of undergraduate students of the Faculty of Arts within the UOSU, the Faculty, the University, the community, and the provincial and federal governments. The students’ association also works to foster a sense of community through social, academic, and cultural events, while at the same time offering a variety of services to its members.
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