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Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages of the western world and is an official language of the United Nations' Organization. Canada's interest in the Spanish-speaking world is reflected in organizations such as CIDA, CUSO, WUSC and the Canadian Association of Latin-American Studies.
Courses in Spanish offer the student a two-fold goal: the first, to learn to speak, understand, read and write this important language - particular attention is directed towards the students' achieving oral-aural proficiency, both in class and in the language laboratory; the second, to become familiar with the culture of the Hispanic world through study of its literary and artistic works. Prizes are offered by the Department for excellence in Spanish Studies.
The study of Spanish can be very important in preparing for a career in the diplomatic corps, various international agencies, teaching, translation, journalism, publishing, and commercial and cultural relations between Canada and Spanish-speaking countries.
Disciplinary B.A. Programmes
1100 INTRODUCTORY SPANISH
Elements of grammar, pronunciation and practice, (including language laboratory), reading of prescribed texts. This is an intensive course designed for students who have no previous knowledge of Spanish.
Four hours per week (including one hour of language laboratory).
2001 INTRODUCTION TO SPAIN
A survey of the history, literature and art of Spain from the Middle Ages to the Twentieth Century. This course is taught in English and knowledge of Spanish is not a prerequisite.
2011 INTRODUCTION TO LATIN AMERICA
A survey of the literature of Latin America in the context of the cultural history of the continent. This course is taught in English and knowledge of Spanish is not a prerequisite.
2100 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH
Intermediate grammar, oral practice, (including language laboratory), reading of prescribed texts. Introduction to Hispanic literature and civilization. This course is intended to consolidate and develop language skills acquired in first year Spanish.
Four hours per week (including one hour of language laboratory).
Prereq: Spanish 1100; or permission of the Department.
3001 SPANISH DRAMA
A survey of the dramatic literature of Spain, with a focus on theatre, ideology, and society. The texts, in English translation, will be representative of the works of a limited number of distinguished Spanish dramatists.
3011 LATIN-AMERICAN DRAMA
A survey of dramatic works from Latin America, with a focus on theatre, ideology, and society. The texts, in English translation, will be representative of Latin American playwrights as well as Latino writers from the United States and Canada.
3101 ADVANCED SPANISH I
This course includes intensive conversation, composition and translation. Applied grammar will be included, as will exposure to Hispanic cultures through audiovisual resources (film, print journalism and computer-based sources). This course is a prequisite for Spanish 3111.
Prereq: Spanish 2100; or permission of the Department.
3111 ADVANCED SPANISH II
A continuation of the Advanced Spanish Language course, primarily through literary texts from Spain and Latin America. This course includes intensive practice in writing, translation, and oral expression, and offers an Introduction to Hispanic Literatures that is a prerequisite (or, with permission from the Department, a co-requisite) for all Hispanic Studies courses numbered 3200 and higher.
Prereq: Spanish 3101; or permission of the Department.
3201 MEDIEVAL SPANISH LITERATURE
A study of the rise and evolution of Spanish literature against its historical background through the reading and discussion of literary works of all types from the 11th to the 15th centuries. This course will be conducted in Spanish.
Prereq: Spanish 3101 and 3111; or permission of the Department.
3211 SPANISH LITERATURE OF THE GOLDEN AGE
A study of the literature of Spain of the 16th and 17th centuries. Particular attention will be given to poetry, theatre and the novel. This course will be conducted in Spanish.
Prereq: Spanish 3101 and 3111; or permission of the Department.
3221 NINETEENTH-CENTURY SPANISH LITERATURE
A study of the poetry and theatre of the Romantic period and of the novel of the second half of the century. This course will be conducted in Spanish.
Prereq: Spanish 3101 and 3111; or permission of the Department.
3231 TWENTIETH-CENTURY SPANISH LITERATURE
A study of selected poetry, novels and plays of this century beginning with the "Generacion de 1898". This course will be conducted in Spanish.
Prereq: Spanish 3101 and 3111; or permission of the Department.
3301 SHORT PROSE OF LATIN- AMERICA
A survey of the short story and the essay, concentrating primarily on the Twentieth Century. Readings from some of the principal essayists and short story writers. This course will be conducted in Spanish.
Prereq: Spanish 3101 and 3111; or permission of the Department.
3311 THE SPANISH-AMERICAN NOVEL
A study of 19th and 20th Century novels and of the principal themes and forms of the genre. This course will be conducted in Spanish.
Prereq: Spanish 3101 and 3111; or permission of the Department.
3321 SPANISH-AMERICAN THEATRE
A survey of the theatre of Latin-America, through a study of key examples of its dramatic literature and historical trends. This course will be conducted in Spanish.
Prereq: Spanish 3101 and 3111; or permission of the Department.
3331 SPANISH-AMERICAN POETRY
A survey of the poetry of Latin-America, concentrating on the modern (20th Century) period. This course will be conducted in Spanish.
Prereq: Spanish 3101 and 3111; or permission of the Department.
4800 or 4801 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HISPANIC LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE
This seminar course provides students with an opportunity to pursue in-depth study of a specific area of Hispanic Language or Literature.
Prereq: At least six credits in 3000 level Literature courses offered in Spanish.
4950/4951 A PROGRAMME OF INDEPENDENT STUDY
Study of a well-defined subject carried out on a tutorial basis. The syllabus will be planned at the end of the student's third year in consultation with the professor directing the work.
Prereq: Permission of the Department.
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