Spanish SPAN
Instruction offered by members of the Department of French, Italian and Spanish in the Faculty of Humanities.Department Head - L. Torres
Students are encouraged at all times to seek Departmental guidance in planning any aspect of their programs.
French, Italian and Spanish-speaking students or students with more than matriculation in these languages (including graduates of a bilingual or immersion program) MUST consult the Department to be placed in a course corresponding to their ability. Native speakers are not eligible to take language courses by special assessment or to receive advanced credit for them.
To register in Senior Courses (300 level and above), students must have completed Spanish 203, or have obtained the consent of the Department.
Not all Senior courses are offered every year. Current course offerings are listed in the Master Timetable.
Note: All university-level prerequisites for Spanish must be met with a grade of "C-" or better.
Junior Courses
Spanish 201 H(4-0)
Beginners' Spanish I
A comprehensive course for students with no prior knowledge of the language. Includes training in listening, speaking, reading and writing of Spanish in its cultural context.
Note: Not open to students with credit in Spanish 30 or equivalent.
Spanish 203 H(4-0)
Beginners' Spanish II
A continuation of Spanish 201.
Prerequisites: Spanish 30, Spanish 201 or equivalent.
Spanish 235 H(0-3T)
Reading Spanish I
An introduction to Spanish for the purpose of developing a beginning level reading skill. Second language learning strategies, basic grammar and vocabulary. No previous knowledge of Spanish required. Computer-based independent study.
Note: Not open to students with credit in Spanish 30 or in any University Spanish course.
Note: May not be counted towards a minor, major or Honours in Spanish.
Spanish 237 H(0-3T)
Reading Spanish II
A continuation of Spanish 235. Computer-based independent study.
Prerequisites: Spanish 235 or consent of the Department.
Note: Not open to students with credit in Spanish 30 or in any University Spanish course other than Spanish 235.
Note: May not be counted towards a minor, major or Honours in Spanish.
Senior Courses
Spanish 301 H(3-1T)
Intermediate Spanish I
Further development of communication skills in Spanish (listening, speaking, writing), as well as the study of cultural issues in the Hispanic world with emphasis on reading.
Prerequisites: Spanish 203 or consent of the Department.
Spanish 303 H(3-1T)
Intermediate Spanish II
A continuation of Spanish 301.
Prerequisites: Spanish 301 or consent of the Department.
Spanish 321 H(3-0)
Contemporary Hispanic Cultures
Study of current issues in the Hispanic world as seen through various media sources such as newspapers, magazines, television and especially the web. Introduction to tools and resources for such study. Extensive reading, written work and oral presentations.
Prerequisites: Spanish 203 or consent of the Department.
Note: Not open to students with credit in 400-level Spanish courses or higher.
Spanish 323 H(3-0)
Introduction to Textual Analysis and Composition
Course designed to develop writing skills. Review of composition strategies, spelling, punctuation and argumentation using various original sources taken from journalistic, scientific, and literary texts as well as from other media.
Prerequisites: Spanish 301 or consent of the Department.
Note: Not open to students with credit in 400-level Spanish courses or higher.
Spanish 405 H(3-0)
High-Intermediate Spanish
Intensive study of Spanish grammar with the goal of attaining greater proficiency in written and oral communication. Grammatical analysis, vocabulary enrichment and development of conversation skills dealing with cultural issues.
Prerequisites: Spanish 303 and 323 or consent of the Department.
Spanish 407 H(3-0)
Critical Thinking in Spanish
Course designed to develop students' critical thinking skills and academic writing proficiency. Further development of reading and writing skills, through the analysis of selected texts and constant practice in writing expository and argumentative essays from outline to completion. Writing is seen as a process that includes many states of development, revision and editing.
Prerequisites: Spanish 303 and 323 or consent of the Department
Spanish 421 H(3-0)
Introduction to Hispanic Prose
Analysis of selected Spanish and Spanish-American novels, short stories and essays, with an emphasis on literary analysis and literary history.
Prerequisites: Spanish 303 and 323 or consent of the Department.
Spanish 423 H(3-0)
Introduction to Hispanic Poetry and Drama
Analysis of Spanish and/or Spanish-American poetry and plays, with an emphasis on literary analysis and literary history.
Prerequisites: Spanish 303 and 323 or consent of the Department.
Spanish 437 H(3-0)
Spanish and Latin American Short Story
The analysis and interpretation of shorter fictional forms in Spain and Latin America, progressing from basic narrative techniques to the broad range of critical approaches to literary works. Strong emphasis will be placed on the understanding of the Hispanic cultures through literature and the development of critical thinking.
Prerequisites: Spanish 303 and 323 or consent of the Department.
Spanish 441 H(3-0)
Women's Perspectives
Literary, artistic and other cultural works produced by Spanish, Latin American, Caribbean and Latina women. A variety of topics and disciplines (film, art, photography, philosophy, etc.) will be examined. Class material will include theoretical and critical texts, primarily from feminism. Format and content of course may vary from year to year.
Prerequisites: Spanish 303 and 323 or consent of the Department.
Spanish 471 H(3-2)
Hispanic Cinema
Study of Spanish, Latin American, Caribbean and Chicano cinema in its historical, political, and social context. Examines a variety of topics (national and gender identities, construction of myths, relations of cinema to popular culture, relations of cinema and literature, etc). Use of contemporary theories of cinematographic expression. Format and content of course may vary from year to year.
Prerequisites: Spanish 303 and 323 or consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Spanish 473 H(3-0)
Hispanic Cultures
Overview of Hispanic history, literature and art. Use of essays, journalism, films and electronic media for classroom discussion. Format and content of course may vary from year to year.
Prerequisites: Spanish 303 and 323 or consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Spanish 475 H(3-0)
Topics in Spanish Language
Topics in Spanish phonology, dialectology, and other general aspects of the Spanish language. Format and content of course may vary from year to year.
Prerequisites: Spanish 303 and 323 or consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Spanish 499 H(3-0)
General Topics in Hispanic Studies
Discussion of selected topics in Hispanic language, literature or culture.
Prerequisites: Spanish 303 and 323 or consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Spanish 505 H(3-0)
Advanced Spanish
Advanced course in Spanish language and culture with particular emphasis on composition, vocabulary building and linguistic accuracy. Includes a capstone interdisciplinary project to link the knowledge and skills learned from concentrations outside the Major (either another Major or a Minor) with those learned in the Major (Spanish).
Prerequisites: Spanish 405, 407, 421 and 423 or consent of the Department.
Spanish 523 H(3-0)
Translation
Introduction to the theory and practice of translation from Spanish into English and from English into Spanish. Format and content of course may vary from year to year to include other languages in addition to English.
Prerequisites: Spanish 405, 407, 421, 423 and Romance Studies 409 or consent of the Department.
Spanish 533 H(3-0)
Uses of Spanish as a Second Language
Introduction to basic issues related to the teaching of Spanish as a second language. In special circumstances the theoretical component may be taught in English. The practical component may vary from year to year.
Prerequisites: Spanish 405, 407, 421 and 423 or consent of the Department.
Spanish 553 H(3-0)
(formerly Spanish 433)
Spanish American Literature to 1900
A survey of Spanish American literature in its cultural and historical context. Includes the study of indigenous voices, literature of the conquest, as well as the colonial period and the major authors of the nineteenth century. Format and content of course may vary from year to year.
Prerequisites: Spanish 405, 407, 421 and 423 or consent of the Department.
Spanish 555 H(3-0)
Spanish American Literature after 1900
Study of the major movements and authors of the twentieth century. Format and content of course may vary from year to year.
Prerequisites: Spanish 405, 407, 421 and 423 or consent of the Department.
Spanish 557 H(3-0)
Current Trends in Hispanic Studies
In-depth study of literary and cultural issues which could include marginalization, identity, nationalism, the emergence of silenced voices, or other new developments. Format and content of course may vary from year to year.
Prerequisites: Spanish 405, 407, 421 and 423 or consent of the Department.
Spanish 565 H(3-0)
Medieval and Golden Age Literature
Representative works of literature in the Spanish language from the 10th to the 17th centuries. Format and content of course may vary from year to year.
Prerequisites: Spanish 405, 407, 421 and 423 or consent of the Department.
Spanish 571 H(3-0)
Art and Literature
Study of the interrelations of the visual arts and literature, using as its reference Hispanic literary texts and works of art. Format and content of course may vary from year to year.
Prerequisites: Spanish 405, 407, 421 and 423 or consent of the Department.
Spanish 581 H(3-0)
(formerly Spanish 481)
Spanish Literature and Culture from the 18th Century to the Spanish Civil War
Survey of major works and cultural movements from the 18th century to the early 20th century. Focus on reading and analytical skills. Format and content of the course may vary from year to year.
Prerequisites: Spanish 405, 407, 421 and 423 or consent of the Department.
Spanish 583 H(3-0)
Spanish Literature and Culture from the Spanish Civil War to the Present
Interdisciplinary course stressing the relationship between various cultural manifestations and their sociopolitical background. Format and content of course may vary from year to year.
Prerequisites: Spanish 405, 407, 421 and 423 or consent of the Department.
Spanish 593 H(3-0)
Literary Theory
An introduction to modern literary theory and its various schools of thought, with application to works of Hispanic literature.
Prerequisites: Spanish 405, 407, 421 and 423 or consent of the Department.
Spanish 597 H(0-3T)
Honours Thesis
Prerequisites: Spanish 593 and consent of the Department.
Note: Restricted to Spanish Honours students.
Spanish 599 H(3-0)
Advanced Topics in Hispanic Studies
A specialized course for advanced students. Course may function as a seminar or as a directed readings course.
Prerequisites: Spanish 405, 407, 421 and 423 or consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Graduate Courses
(Note: The Department will give graduate credit for 500-level courses in cases it deems exceptional. This option is subject to the approval of the Department. Graduate students taking a 500-level course for graduate credit will be asked to complete additional requirements.)