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SPN
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101
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Introductory Spanish I
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For students with very little or no knowledge of Spanish. Course uses communicative approach emphasizing oral comprehension and expression without omitting written aspects of language. Students learn basics of Spanish grammar preparing them for further study. Historical, social and cultural aspects of Spanish-speaking world are introduced through the study of short readings. Attendance is considered mandatory and a substantial percentage of the mark depends on class participation. Not open to students who have completed Gr. 12 or OAC Spanish.
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LL
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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SPN
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201
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Introductory Spanish II
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This course is a continuation of Introductory Spanish I (SPN 101). This course also uses a communicative approach emphasizing oral comprehension and expression without omitting written aspects of language. Students learn the basics of Spanish grammar preparing them for further study. Historical, social and cultural aspects of Spanish-speaking world are introduced through the study of short readings.
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LL
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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SPN
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301
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Intermediate Spanish I
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This course is designed for students with intermediate level Spanish skills and continues the same communicative approach as SPN 201. Students will learn more complex structures and vocabulary required for a good working knowledge of the language. Emphasis is placed on oral proficiency, but reading and writing skills are further developed. Appropriate cultural readings and exposure to the Spanish speaking world are integral parts of the course. Not open to native speakers.
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LL, UL
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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SPN
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401
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Intermediate Spanish II
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A continuation of Intermediate Spanish I (SPN 301) using the same approach.
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LL, UL
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Restriction: Bachelor of Engineering
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Course Weight: 1.00
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SPN
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501
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Advanced Spanish I
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A continuation of Intermediate Spanish II (SPN 401) using a communicative approach. Listening comprehension, oral communication, correctness and spontaneity of expression, sensitivity to language registers as well as written aspects of the language are stressed. Newspaper clippings, magazine articles and video-taped material introduce students to various aspects of the Spanish-speaking world. A novel or play is studied each semester. Short essays and commentaries improve writing and analytical skills.
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LL, UL
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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SPN
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515
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Introduction to Business Spanish
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This is an intermediate Spanish course intended to introduce students to the Spanish-speaking business world, through the study of realistic situations and specialized vocabulary. Students will study business documents such as letters, memos and job applications in order to have a sound knowledge of written business Spanish. They will use oral activities such as role play to develop their understanding of cultural business practices in Spanish speaking countries. The language of instruction is Spanish.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: SPN 501
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Course Weight: 1.00
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SPN
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601
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Advanced Spanish II
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A continuation of Advanced Spanish I (SPN 501) using the same approach.
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LL, UL
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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SPN
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702
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Advanced Business Spanish
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This course is designed to give advanced students of Spanish a solid foundation in business vocabulary and a concrete background in business and cultural concepts in order to succeed in the Spanish-speaking world. It seeks to develop cross-cultural competence for business purposes in order to apply this knowledge effectively in communicative situations. Students will have already mastered the fundamentals of Spanish grammar and the general vocabulary needed for basic everyday communication. Through the study of realistic situations and specialized vocabulary, students will acquire an in-depth knowledge of the Hispanic business community.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: SPN 515
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Course Weight: 1.00
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Billing Units: 1
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SPN
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704
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Introduction to Latin American Culture I
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This course is designed to introduce students to South American culture. Literary works by authors such as Jorge Luis Borges, Gabriel Garciá Márquez and Luisa Valenzuela will be examined in relation to social and political themes in Latin American society. The study of painting, sculpture, cinema, music and popular culture from various countries will lead to an enhanced awareness of cultural diversity in South America. The language of instruction is Spanish.
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LL, UL
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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SPN
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708
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Contemporary Spanish Fiction
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This course will explore Spanish fiction from the onset of the Civil War to the present. Through the study of short stories, plays and novels by authors such as Federico Garcia Lorca, Juan Marse and Esther Tusquets, students will develop skills in literary analysis and gain an understanding of modern Spanish literature. Textual analysis, oral participation and composition form an essential part of the course. The language of instruction is Spanish.
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LL, UL
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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SPN
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710
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Spanish of Spain and Latin America
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This course will present an in-depth study of the present-day grammatical structure of the Spanish language as well as introducing students to the history of Spanish from its Latin origins to its current use in Spain, Latin America and elsewhere. Students will analyze the language and the cultural context of a variety of texts from Spain and Latin America. The norms and variations of Modern Spanish will be studied. The course will be given in Spanish using multimedia. The language of instruction is Spanish.
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LL, UL
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: SPN 601 or SPN 704 or SPN 804
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Course Weight: 1.00
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SPN
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803
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Latin American Short Story
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This course is intended to introduce students to the contemporary Latin American short story. Students will study in detail the language, narrative structure and leitmotivs that characterize this genre in Latin America. Through the literary study of each short story students will also come in contact with multiple topics from the various cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Major authors to be studied include Julio Cortázar, Mario Vargas Llosa, Rosario Ferré, Ángeles Mastretta, and Gabriel García Márquez.
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UL
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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SPN
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804
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Introduction to Latin American Culture II
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This course is designed to introduce students to the culture of Mexico, Central America and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean. Literary works by authors such as Laura Esquivel, Carlos Fuentes and Nicolas Guillen will be studied in relation to social and political themes in Latin American society. The study of painting, sculpture, cinema, music and popular culture will lead to an enhanced awareness of cultural diversity in the Spanish speaking world. The language of instruction is Spanish.
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LL, UL
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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SPN
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810
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Cultural Context of Writing
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Intended for students who need to improve their writing skills in Spanish, this course will study five major modes of writing: description, narration, exposition, argumentation and academic discourse. Students will engage in the in-depth analysis of texts from various sources: Spanish and Latin-American literature, journalistic writing, advertising, scholarly articles, etc. The course is structured in such a way as to help students understand the cultural complexity of the relationship between the writer and the intended reader. The language of instruction is Spanish.
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LL, UL
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: SPN 601 or SPN 710 or SPN 704 or SPN 804
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Course Weight: 1.00
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