Spanish, Bachelor of Arts

Contact Information
Contact Name: 
Dr. Paritosh Ghosh
Contact Title: 
Chairperson

Program Information

Contact Phone: 
403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
Contact Email: 
inquire@rdc.ab.ca

Department Information

For more information about the French & Spanish programs, visit the French & Spanish Departments in Humanities & Social Sciences, under About RDC.

University Transfer Program

Two-Year University Transfer Program:

RDC offers the first two years of these degree programs:

  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

For the most current university program and transfer information, please see the Academic Advising homepage. Click on Planning Guides.

The Program

For a general discussion of the B.A. program, click here.

French and Spanish cover the study of grammar and literature of the French and Spanish languages. Some courses include sample readings from French-speaking and Spanish-speaking countries.

RDC offers introductory to advanced French language courses. Beginner's level to second year university courses are available. RDC also offers beginner's and university level Spanish courses.

Transfer Features

Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for transfer features.

Requirements
Admission Requirements: 

Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for full admission requirements.

Program Content
University of Alberta

For the Compulsory Core Requirements that must be completed in the courses of a four-year degree, see general information for the B.A. program.

Credits below = U of A credits. RDC credits may differ from U of A credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.

Refer to the University of Alberta Program Requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.

Suggested Pattern Year 1

French and/or Spanish (FREN) - (SPAN)

  • ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
  • French or Spanish (6 credits)*
  • French or Spanish or Basic Requirement (12 credits)

Suggested Pattern Year 2

French and/or Spanish (FREN) - (SPAN)

  • French or Spanish (6 credits)
  • Basic Requirement (12 credits)
  • Open Option (12 credits)

*Note: Level determined by students' prerequisites; refer to the RDC calendar for course prerequisite information. Students presenting French Language Arts 30 or Francais 30 may apply for advanced placement directly into FREN 203. Those wanting credit for FREN 202 may apply to challenge the course. The recommended pattern may vary depending on prerequisite presented.

University of Calgary

For the Compulsory Core Requirements that must be completed in the courses of a four-year degree, see general information for the B.A. program.

Credits below = U of C credits. RDC credits may differ from U of C credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.

Refer to the University of Calgary Program requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.

Suggested Year 1 Pattern

French or Spanish

*recommended to transfer after Year 1

  • ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
  • FREN 202/FREN 203 (6 credits) or SPAN 201/SPAN 202 (6 credits)
  • Sciences Requirement (6 credits)
  • Option (12 credits)
University of Lethbridge

For the General Liberal Education Requirements that must be completed in the courses of a four-year degree, see general information for the B.A. program.

Credits below = U of L credits. RDC credits may differ from U of L credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.

Refer to the University of Lethbridge Program requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.

Suggested Year 1 Pattern

French

*Must transfer after year 1

  • FREN 202/FREN 203 (6 credits)
  • ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
  • Open Options (6 credits)
  • General Liberal Education Requirements (12 credits)