Spanish

Spanish is the official language in 21 countries around the world, spoken by 500 million people as their native language and by 40 million people in the United States. A major in Spanish will develop your communication skills and deepen your understanding of Hispanic cultures. You will learn to function effectively in a variety of social and global contexts, and gain language and cross-cultural skills by analyzing fiction, film and mass media texts from Spain, Latin America and Hispanic culture in the United States.

Career Opportunities

Mount Royal’s program combines language instruction and a variety of other courses to provide you with foundational preparation for the following careers:

Translation and Interpretation

The major in  Spanish offers two courses in translation that will give you an introduction to the fields of Translation and Interpretation.

The Business World and the Spanish Language

Businesses in Canada are seeking employees who are proficient in Spanish to help them compete in the North American and Latin American markets. If you are interested in international business, Mount Royal's program offers Spanish language, culture, translation and business Spanish courses.

Teaching Spanish as a Second Language

Spanish language programs in bilingual and other elementary and high schools are the fastest growing language programs in Alberta. The major in Spanish will build your language proficiency to an Advanced level (as defined by ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines) and provide you with two courses in Second Language Teaching. The Spanish program complemented with an Education degree will prepare you for teaching Spanish in the school system.

Peninsular and Spanish American Literatures and Cultures

The major in Spanish offers a number of courses in Peninsular and Spanish American Literatures of various genres and periods, which will provide you with a foundation to apply for graduate school.

International study

You will be strongly encouraged to study abroad. Exchange programs with universities in Mexico, Colombia, Chile and Spain give you opportunities to experience a different culture, practice your language and communication skills and develop new friendships.

Learn more about international study opportunities.

For program planning, course selection and academic advising, visit Academic Advising Services.