Spanish and Latin American Cultures & Societies / Cultures et sociétés d’Espagne et d’Amérique Latine
Explore the music, literature, cinema, and politics of Spain, Latin America, and their diasporas in small classes with dynamic, supportive professors. In this new program, you will focus on twenty-first century cultural production as linked to historical and contemporary social factors such as gender, identity, politics, justice, and the environment. Become proficient in Spanish and consider enriching your degree by going on an international exchange to a Spanish-speaking country like Costa Rica, Spain or Mexico!
With more than 400 million Spanish-speakers in more than 20 countries, highly qualified graduates with advanced intercultural skills are in demand in the international business community. Gain professional skills such as creative and technical writing, critical thinking, project design and team work to set yourself apart for career fields such as journalism, translation, international business, international development, education, community-based work and creative and applied arts.
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I am a high-school student I have completed at least one year of full-time study at college or university I have been away from high-school for at least two years I have never studied in a formal academic high-school environment Returning / Reactivating student (previously York) Visiting StudentsYou are required to provide official evidence of academic achievement in secondary education. This can be demonstrated through:
- Final grades under the Ontario curriculum (obtained through correspondence, night school or through TVO)
- Credentials through other curricula, such as results from Advanced Placement (AP) or Advanced-level courses in the General Certificate of Education (GCE). (Students may register to sit for the AP and GCE examinations as private candidates.)
In the absence of final grades in courses:
- You must submit the results of standardized tests such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with a minimum combined total of 1170 on the Critical Reading and Math components or a composite American College Testing (ACT) score of 24.
- Your application will be reviewed by an admissions sub-committee. If admitted, you will not be eligible for entrance scholarships. You will be considered for continuing student scholarships at the end of your first year of study, if you satisfy those criteria.
You may also be required to provide proof of language proficiency. You will be considered for entrance scholarships on the basis of your overall averages in the six 4U/4M (Ontario curriculum) or equivalent courses.