University of Calgary : Spanish SPAN

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Instruction offered by members of the Department of French, Italian and Spanish in the Faculty of Arts.

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 Schedule of Classes.

Note: All university-level prerequisites for Spanish must be met with a grade of "C-" or better.

Junior Courses

Spanish 201

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.
Course Hours: H(4-0)
Antirequisite(s): Not open to students with credit in Spanish 30 or equivalent.

Spanish 203

Beginners' Spanish II

A continuation of Spanish 201.
Course Hours: H(4-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 30, Spanish 201 or equivalent.

Senior Courses

Spanish 301

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.
Course Hours: H(3-1T)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 203 or consent of the Department.

Spanish 303

Intermediate Spanish II

A continuation of Spanish 301.
Course Hours: H(3-1T)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 301 or consent of the Department.

Spanish 321

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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 203 or consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s): Not open to students with credit in 400-level Spanish courses or higher.

Spanish 323

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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 301 or consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s): Not open to students with credit in 400-level Spanish courses or higher.

Spanish 405

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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 303 and 323, or consent of the Department.

Spanish 407

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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 303 and 323, or consent of the Department.

Spanish 421

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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 303 and 323, or consent of the Department.

Spanish 423

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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 303 and 323, or consent of the Department.

Spanish 437

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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 303 and 323, or consent of the Department.

Spanish 441

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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 303 and 323, or consent of the Department.

Spanish 471

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.
Course Hours: H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 303 and 323, or consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Spanish 473

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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 303 and 323, or consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Spanish 475

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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 303 and 323, or consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Spanish 499

General Topics in Hispanic Studies

Discussion of selected topics in Hispanic language, literature or culture.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 303 and 323, or consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Spanish 505

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).
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405, 407, 421 and 423, or consent of the Department.

Spanish 523

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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405, 407, 421 and 423, or consent of the Department.

Spanish 533

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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405, 407, 421 and 423, or consent of the Department.

Spanish 553

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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405, 407, 421 and 423, or consent of the Department.
Also known as: (formerly Spanish 433)

Spanish 555

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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405, 407, 421 and 423, or consent of the Department.

Spanish 557

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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405, 407, 421 and 423, or consent of the Department.

Spanish 565

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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405, 407, 421 and 423, or consent of the Department.

Spanish 571

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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405, 407, 421 and 423, or consent of the Department.

Spanish 573

Critical Analysis of Hispanic Cinemas

In-depth study of Hispanic Cinemas, including genres, movements, histories, industrial mechanisms of distribution, and cultural reception, in consolidated, developing and emerging film industries. Content can be organized based on region (Chicano/a, Mexican, Spanish cinema, etc); topic (identity, transnationalism, women’s cinema, etc); genre (road movie, documentary, border cinema, auteur cinema, etc); filmmakers and/or by identifiable traditions (cine de la movida, Nuevo cine latinomericano, New cinemas, etc.). Use of contemporary theories and study of cinematographic techniques.
Course Hours: H (3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405, 407, 421, and 423 or consent of the Department.

Spanish 581

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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405, 407, 421 and 423, or consent of the Department.
Also known as: (formerly Spanish 481)

Spanish 583

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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405, 407, 421 and 423, or consent of the Department.

Spanish 593

Literary Theory

An introduction to modern literary theory and its various schools of thought, with application to works of Hispanic literature.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405, 407, 421 and 423, or consent of the Department.
Notes: This course is mandatory for students registered in the Spanish Honours Program.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Spanish 598

Honours Thesis

Course Hours: F(0-3T)
Corequisite(s): Spanish 593 and consent of the Department.
Notes: Restricted to Spanish Honours students.

Spanish 599

Advanced Topics in Hispanic Studies

A specialized course for advanced students. Course may function as a seminar or as a directed readings course.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): 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.

Spanish 601

Literary and Cultural Theory