The Department of Spanish & Latin American Studies offers classes in the Spanish language and Spanish and Spanish-American history, literature, film and civilization.

Our language program is rich with offerings, with courses designed for beginning to advanced speakers. Special emphasis is directed toward conversational skills, and our students make significant progress.

Our literature courses explore the important contributions of writers from Spain and the Americas. For the convenience of non-major students, some courses are conducted in English. The same may be said of our courses in civilization. Several focusing on the political history of Latin America are among the faculty's most popular offerings.

We nurture one of Dalhousie's liveliest learning places. We hold a reception in the fall to welcome back our returning students and organize a Latin American film festival in the spring. We also boast an active students society. Every January, the students put on La Velada, a fiesta legendary for its food, music and dancing. In 2009, the Dalhousie Student Union voted La Velada the best Society Event of the year.

Study abroad opportunities

Enhance your Spanish by learning abroad. The Department of Spanish encourages third-year students to take advantage of overseas educational opportunities in Cuba, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Spain. Read more...

News and events

News for 2010 

With the final exam rapidly approaching , this is a reminder that if you need any help with your SPAN 1020 class, please feel to drop by the lounge (McCain 3004) for free extra help.

Monday and Wednesday:       10:30-11:30 Wednesday:                             1:00-2:00, 2:00-3:00 Friday:                                     9:30-10:30,1:30-2:30

SPAN 2040 Spanish for Business 
Tuesday & Thursday, Fall semester, 1:05-2:25.  Prof. L. De Antueno.  Prerequisite SPAN 2020.

Evening Courses

For students who prefer an evening class, we are now offering SPAN 1020 and 2020 at night.  Both classes are intensive and take place in the winter 2010 semester and have a tutorial component. Students are asked to select one tutorial. 

SPAN 1020 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30-9:00 pm with M.J. Gimenez Mico

SPAN 2020 Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:00-7:30 pm with M. Jimenes