Certificate in Language and Culture Proficiency

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 cultures. Students in the program acquire excellent linguistic competence and a thorough understanding of these literatures, languages and cultures within the dynamics of a trans-border and interdisciplinary approach. The HLAS program offers an array of courses which exposes students to a broader disciplinary background, and gives them opportunities for cross-disciplinary studies. Students enrolled in the HLAS program mainly work toward dual degrees with majors or minors in other languages and linguistics; andor combined with a variety of fields, as well as 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 tutorials and opportunities to apply concepts to real-life situations via internships and community outreach.

International Secondary School Student General admission requirements: Senior Secondary school credential appropriate for entry to university in your home country; Academically rigorous grade 12 year Prerequisites required for your program must be taken at the Grade 12 university-preparatory level (or equivalent) and are the highest level of secondary studies available in your final year of secondary school. You may be required to submit course outlines so Admissions can determine if a prerequisite meets the rigorous academic standard required for admissibility. Minimum B- average (higher for some programs International Out-of-Province Secondary School Students General admission requirements Secondary school diploma; Grade 12 courses at the number and level specified for your province (see below); A minimum average of 70% (many programs require a higher average)