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SPN
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101
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Introductory Spanish I
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This course for students with no knowledge of Spanish uses a communicative approach, emphasizing oral comprehension and expression without omitting the written aspects of Spanish. Students learn basics of grammar. Historical, social and cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world are introduced through the study of short readings. Attendance is 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 uses a communicative approach emphasizing oral comprehension and expression without omitting the written aspects of Spanish. Students develop their knowledge of the basics of Spanish grammar. Historical, social and cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world are introduced through the study of longer readings. Not open to students who have completed Grade 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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301
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Intermediate Spanish I
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This course for students with a basic knowledge of Spanish uses a communicative approach to learning a new language. Students become increasingly familiar with complex sentence structures and with the vocabulary required for a good working knowledge of the language. 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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This course for students with an intermediate knowledge of Spanish uses a communicative approach to learning a new language. Students become increasingly familiar with complex sentence structures and with the vocabulary required for a sound working knowledge of the language. Appropriate cultural readings and exposure to the Spanish-speaking world are integral parts of the course.
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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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402
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Spanish Conversation and Pronunciation
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This PR/PE course is intended to enhance oral proficiency by focusing on vocabulary expansion, knowledge of syntax, auditive comprehension, and correct pronunciation and intonation. Some emphasis will be placed on the significance of linguistic registers and regional varieties of Spanish. Students will improve their Spanish through a range of oral practice activities including the analysis of audiovisual materials, films and plays as well as discussion of written texts from a variety of sources.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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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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This course is for students who have achieved an intermediate level of fluency in Spanish and who wish to develop their listening comprehension, oral communication, correctness and spontaneity of expression, sensitivity to language registers as well as the written aspects of the language. Newspaper clippings, magazine articles and videos introduce students to various aspects of the Spanish-speaking world. A novel or play is studied, and 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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510
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Spanish Grammar for Native Speakers
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This course, taught in Spanish, is intended for students who grew up in a Spanish-speaking environment and need to acquire a formal knowledge of the written language. Grammar is taught through the four skills of language acquisition but the focus is on spelling, idiomatic expressions, and vocabulary. Weekly readings introduce students to the complexity of the Spanish grammar, through readings on the rich diversity of the Hispanic world, particularly their own cultural and literary heritage.
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UL
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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SPN 401 and SPN 402 and SPN 501 and SPN 515 and SPN 601
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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 course, offered in Spanish, is intended to introduce students with an intermediate level of fluency 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.
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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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This course is for students who feel comfortable using Spanish, but who wish to perfect their listening comprehension, oral communication, correctness and spontaneity of expression, sensitivity to language registers as well as the written aspects of the language. Newspaper clippings, magazine articles and videos introduce students to various aspects of the Spanish-speaking world. A novel is studied, and medium-length 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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610
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Spanish Gram. for Native Speakers II
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This course, taught in Spanish, is the continuation of SPN 510, intended for native speakers of Spanish wishing to improve their formal knowledge of the written language. Grammar is taught through the four skills of language acquisition. Language practice focuses on spelling, anglicisms, idiomatic expressions, and vocabulary. Weekly readings help students gain a better understanding of the rich diversity of the Hispanic world, particularly their own culture and literary heritage.
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UL
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: Placement Test or SPN 510; Antirequisite: SPN 101 and SPN 201 and SPN 301 and SPN 401 and SPN 402 and SPN 501 and SPN 515 and SPN 601
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Course Weight: 1.00
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Billing Units: 1
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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 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 601 or SPN 501 or SPN 515 or Placement Test
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Course Weight: 1.00
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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, offered in Spanish, is designed to introduce students to South American culture. Literary works by authors such as Jorge Luis Borges, Gabriel García 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.
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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, offered in Spanish, 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 García Lorca, Juan Marsé 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.
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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, offered in Spanish, 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.
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LL, UL
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: SPN 601 or Placement Test
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Course Weight: 1.00
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SPN
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802
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Advanced Business Spanish II
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This course is designed to give advanced students the specialized vocabulary and the necessary cultural and business knowledge to succeed in the Spanish-speaking world. It develops the required cross-cultural competence for students to communicate effectively in a Spanish-speaking business environment. Students will already know Spanish grammar and the vocabulary needed for everyday communication. Through the study of realistic situations, students acquire an in-depth knowledge of the Hispanic business community.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: SPN 601 or SPN 510 or SPN 515 or Placement Test
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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 Guillén 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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| Prerequisite: SPN 601 or SPN 510 or SPN 515 or Placement Test
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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 610 or Placement Test
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Course Weight: 1.00
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