University of Calgary : Spanish SPAN

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 – E. Montes Garcés

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.

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