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For more information see the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures website: slllc.ucalgary.ca/.

Language Placement information see 4.59 Placement in Language Courses.

Junior Courses

Spanish 201

Beginners' Spanish I

A comprehensive course for students with no prior knowledge of Spanish, focused on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills having to do with immediate needs in everyday situations. Emphasis on intercultural awareness of Spanish-speaking cultures.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-1)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Spanish 201 and 30 will not be allowed.
Notes: Students must complete an online placement form before classes begin. For information, consult https://slllc.ucalgary.ca/placement_all.

Spanish 203

Beginners' Spanish II

Development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills on familiar topics and topics of personal interest. Emphasis on intercultural awareness of Spanish-speaking cultures.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-1)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 30 or 201.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Spanish 203 and 205 will not be allowed.

Spanish 205

Intensive Spanish

A challenging task-oriented course, intended for students exiting high school with Spanish 30 or equivalent, Spanish 201 or previous knowledge of Spanish. Prepares students to transition to Spanish 303.
Course Hours: 6 units; (8-2)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 30 or 201.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Spanish 205 and either 203 or 301 will not be allowed.

Senior Courses

Spanish 301

Intermediate Spanish I

Advances the development of the three major modes of communication: interactional, interpretative, and presentational, with emphasis on intercultural understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-1T)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 203.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Spanish 301 and 205 will not be allowed.

Spanish 303

Intermediate Spanish II

Advances the development of the three major modes of communication: interactional, interpretative, and presentational, with emphasis on intercultural understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures, enabling communication on a variety of topics and comprehension and discussion of more complex texts and ideas.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-1T)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 301 or 205.
Notes: Normally Spanish 303 and Spanish 323 are taken concurrently.

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 203 or 205.
Antirequisite(s): Not open to students with credit in 400-level Spanish courses or higher.

Spanish 323

Introduction to Textual Analysis and Composition

Focus on all forms of communication in Spanish, including journalistic, scientific, literary texts and other media, with emphasis on critical reading as well as analytical written assignments.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 301 or 205.
Antirequisite(s): Not open to students with credit in 400-level Spanish courses or higher.
Notes: Normally Spanish 303 and Spanish 323 are taken concurrently.

Spanish 405

High-Intermediate Spanish

Development of reading skills through selected online materials or books. Increased emphasis on accurate pronunciation and ability to communicate in a more spontaneous Spanish as well as in written form. Review of selected grammatical structures, vocabulary enrichment and development of conversation skills dealing with cultural issues.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 303 and 3 units of Spanish at the 300 level or above.

Spanish 407

Critical Thinking in Spanish

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 303 and 3 units of Spanish at the 300 level or above.

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 303 and 3 units of Spanish at the 300 level or above.

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 303 and 3 units of Spanish at the 300 level or above.

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 303 and 3 units of Spanish at the 300 level or above.

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 303 and 3 units of Spanish at the 300 level or above.

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: 3 units; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 303 and 3 units of Spanish at the 300 level or above.
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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 303 and 3 units of Spanish at the 300 level or above.
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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 303 and 3 units of Spanish at the 300 level or above.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Spanish 499

Topics in Hispanic Studies

Discussion of selected topics in Hispanic language, literature or culture.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 303 and 3 units of Spanish at the 300 level or above.
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 project to combine the knowledge and skills learned in the Spanish Major with other areas of concentration. It may include readings and enhancement of learning through other media.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405 and 9 units in Spanish at the 400 level.

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405 and 9 units in Spanish at the 400 level.

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405 and 9 units in Spanish at the 400 level.

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405 and 9 units in Spanish at the 400 level.
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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405 and 9 units in Spanish at the 400 level.

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405 and 9 units in Spanish at the 400 level.

Spanish 563

Medieval Literature

Representative works of literature in the Spanish language from the tenth to the fifteenth centuries.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405 and 9 units in Spanish at the 400 level.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Spanish 563 and 565 will not be allowed.

Spanish 567

Early Modern Literature

Representative works of literature in the Spanish language from the sixteenth to the seventeenth centuries. Format and content of course may vary from year-to-year.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405 and 9 units in Spanish at the 400 level.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Spanish 567 and 565 will not be allowed.

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405 and 9 units in Spanish at the 400 level.

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: 3 units; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405 and 9 units in Spanish at the 400 level.

Spanish 581

Spanish Literature and Culture from the Eighteenth Century to the Spanish Civil War

Survey of major works and cultural movements from the eighteenth century to the early twentieth century. Focus on reading and analytical skills. Format and content of the course may vary from year-to-year.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405 and 9 units in Spanish at the 400 level.
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 socio-political background. Format and content of course may vary from year-to-year.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405 and 9 units in Spanish at the 400 level.

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405 and 9 units in Spanish at the 400 level.
Notes: This course is mandatory for students registered in the Spanish Honours Program.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Spanish 598

Honours Thesis

Students carry out a research project under the supervision of a faculty member and submit a thesis written in Spanish.
Course Hours: 6 units; (0-3T)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Spanish Honours program and completion of 75 units.

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 405 and 9 units in Spanish at the 400 level.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Graduate Courses

Note: The School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures will give graduate credit for 500-level courses in cases it deems exceptional. This option is subject to the approval of the School. Graduate students taking a 500-level course for graduate credit will be asked to complete additional requirements.

Spanish 601

Literary and Cultural Theory