Spanish
Paniora
Salamanca, Spain. Photo courtesy of Charlie Lane.
Qualifications
- Certificate in Arts
- Certificate in Languages
- Diploma in Arts
- Diploma in Languages
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours
- Bachelor of Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Product Design
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability
- Bachelor of Sport
- Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership
Overview
Spanish is as universal as English with the largest concentration of speakers in Spain, Central and Latin America, and the USA.
Learning Spanish will not only open you up to their beautiful cultures, but also to job opportunities in any part of the world.
- Staff will work closely with you in your language and Hispanic culture classes.
- Option to do an exchange with a Spanish university where you can practise your language and culture skills by studying abroad.
- You can study Spanish within a range of different bachelor’s degrees, or you can also add a certificate or diploma in Spanish language alongside your other studies.
Spanish major
For the major in the Bachelor of Arts, complete the following courses:
100-level
200-level
- Three 200-level SPAN courses
300-level
Plus one course chosen from these options.
One of the following may also be counted as a Spanish course in the major:
- EURA101 Global EUrope
- EURA104 European Languages in Europe and Beyond
- LING103 Basics of Language for Language Learners
It is highly recommended that you complete some Spanish language courses during your major study. The 100-level language courses are for absolute beginners or those with very little previous experience in Spanish language. Those with a high level of Spanish language proficiency may be given direct entry to 200-level language courses.
At least one non-language 300-level course is recommended for those intending to go onto postgraduate Spanish studies.
Spanish minor
For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health Sciences, Product Design, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:
- 75 points in 100 to 300-level SPAN courses, with at least 45 points above 100-level
Through your studies you will learn skills in intercultural communication, as well as growing your understanding of the way global interactions shape society.
Career pathways could include:
- interpreting and translation
- international law
- policy analysis
- journalism.
Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Spanish.
Contact us
Department of Global, Cultural and Language Studies
Phone +64 3 369 3377
Email spanish@canterbury.ac.nz
Location
Level 5, James Logie building – see campus maps
Postal address
Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
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