An introduction to the phonological system of the language, for students with little or no knowledge of Spanish. Emphasis will be placed on basic grammar, practical vocabulary and development of verbal and written communication skills. (U of W - SPAN 101 and SPAN 102)

Introduction to the phonological system of the language, basic grammar, practical vocabulary, oral and written practice. This course is designed for students with little or no knowledge of Spanish. (U of W - SPAN 101)

A continuation of SP101. (U of W - SPAN 102)

Intensive oral and aural training with particular emphasis on comprehension and speaking. Intended for students with no knowledge of Spanish. Limited to a maximum of 20 students. (U of W - SPAN 111)

For students with some knowledge of Spanish. Seeks to reinforce the language, both oral and written, through selections from literary works and grammar review. Language laboratory may be used to increase understanding and speaking skills. (U of W - SPAN 201A)

A continuation of SP201. (U of W - SPAN 201B)

A survey of the geography, history and problems of Latin America from pre-Columbian times to the present. Taught in English. (U of W - SPAN 217)

A survey of the literature, art and music of Latin America from pre-Columbian times to the present. Taught in English. (U of W - SPAN 218)

A survey of Mexican civilization from the Aztecs to the present. Topics will include history and politics, social and economic issues, architecture, literature and music. Taught in English. (U of W - SPAN 221)

This course will trace Spain's cultural history from prehistoric times through the 18th century. The survey includes the study of political, economic and religious aspects of Spain's cultural heritage together with an examination of representative works of art, architecture and literature. (U of W - SPAN 222)

This course will trace Spain's cultural history from the 19th century to today. The survey includes the study of political, economic and religious aspects of Spain's cultural heritage, together with an examination of representative works of art, architecture and literature. (U of W - SPAN 223)

This course is an introduction to Latin American literature and will cover the most significant works from the conquest to the 19th century. The course also aims to introduce the student to literary analysis and, therefore, particular attention will be paid to the question of genre, terminology, literary movements and textual analysis. (U of W - SPAN 227)

This course is a continuation of SP227 and will study the period beginning with Modernismo (c. 1880) to the present day. Works of such renowned authors as Neruda, Borges and García Márquez will form part of the material taught in this course. The approach will be similar to SP227 with special emphasis on textual analysis. (U of W - SPAN 228)

Intensive study of the Spanish language for business, emphasizing vocabulary development, grammar and syntax. The focus is on the strengthening of written and verbal (both oral and aural) communication skills using diverse multimedia resources. Newspapers, magazines and business documents will be studied.

A continuation of SP261.

Study of the fundamental narrative techniques and ideology in some of the most representative realist novels of the 19th century. (U of W - SPAN 305)†

A study of selected works by Valle-Inclán, Azorin, Baroja and Unamuno. (U of W - SPAN 322)††

An examination of recurrent themes in Spanish drama of the 20th century, including freedom, exile, dehumanization, feminism and disintegration of the family. (U of W - SPAN 324)†

This course will sensitize students to current social problems in Spain through the analysis of literature, art and music. Particular attention will be given to novels that cover topics such as corruption, drug addiction, terrorism and abortion. (U of W - SPAN 325)†

A general introduction to literature in its historical and cultural background. A special study through the close analysis of representative works of the period. The plays will be studied from various points of view, including historical importance, themes and technique. (U of W - SPAN 326)††

A general introduction to Spanish literature of the Golden Age in its historical and cultural background. Representative works will be analyzed with special emphasis on the study of Don Quijote. (U of W - SPAN 327)†

The Spanish Civil War created a mass exodus of Spanish intellectuals. This course will consider the dynamic exile theatre of various authors, some of who were already famous for their novels or poetry. (U of W - SPAN 328)

This course will examine works by and about women in early modern Hispanic culture (16^th and 17^th centuries), with particular attention to engagements with and subversions of patriarchal culture in theatre, prose and poetry. Authors to be discussed may include, among others, Santa Teresa de Avila, Sor Juana Inés de la cruz, María de Zayas and Ana Caro. Taught in English. (U of W - SPAN 330)

An in-depth study of major poets and movements from Modernism to Vanguardism, post-Vanguardism and Surrealism. Examples of the poets studied in this course are Rubén Darío, Ramón López Velarde, Gabriela Mistral, César Vallejo, Nicolás Guillén, Pablo Neruda, Octavio Paz, among others. (U of W - SPAN 333)

An in-depth study of selected prose masterpieces from Sarmiento to the 1930s. The political, social, cultural and educational motifs will be analysed in detail. The question of the novel as a vehicle for social consciousness will also be studied. (U of W - SPAN 334)

The objective of this course is to provide students with the background to analyse and understand the rapid evolution/regression of Spanish and Latin American cultures in the 20th century. The movies presented will be studied in their social-historical context. A reading list based on a selection of pertinent literature on the course topics will provide the necessary background to understand the content of the films. This course will be offered in English. (Cross-listed as FS335.)

Further practice in verbal communication and written correspondence to increase mastery of vocabulary, grammar and syntax. Journalistic materials with cultural, literary and business relevance will be used to broaden students' sensitivity to modern-day, intercultural communication. (U of W - SPAN 351A)†

A continuation of SP351. (U of W - SPAN 351B)†

Further practice in verbal and written communication to increase mastery of vocabulary. Assigned texts will serve as points of departure for a series of debates oriented toward the discussion of international business as practiced in, and with, the Spanish-speaking world. (U of W - SPAN 361)

This course will provide students with the practical skills necessary to interact in the Spanish-speaking business world. Group projects and presentations are an intrinsic part of the course. (U of W - SPAN 362)

This course will study a selection of short stories by contemporary Spanish writers. Through analysis and in-depth criticism of the works, students will reach a better knowledge of the self and others. Emphasis will be given to studying women writers. (U of W - SPAN 365)

A study of selected stories by Latin American writers. The chosen stories are part of a literature in which the themes of 'magical-realism', exile, national identity, history, metaphysical fantasy and social struggle never stop flourishing. Some of the authors studied in this course are Juan Rulfo, Jorge L. Borges, Carlos Fuentes, G. García Márquez and Isabel Allende. (U of W - SPAN 366)

A study of selected works by women writers from Baroque to the 20th century. This course will focus on the artistic and literary quality of the selected material and on the analysis of valuable works that are not yet part of the traditional anthologies. Some of the authors studied are Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Gertrudis Gómez de Avellaneda, Gabriela Mistral, María Luisa Bombal, Lydia Cabrera, Rosario Castellanos, Elena Garro, Luisa Valenzuela, Rosario Ferré, Elena Poniatowska and Isabel Allende. (U of W - SPAN 387)

A study of the most important dramatists of Latin America. Particular attention will be paid to the political, historical, cultural and aesthetic contexts which inform the works studied. (U of W - SPAN 388)

This course is designed for students enrolled in Year 3 of the General or Honours program in Spanish. A strong command of Spanish and English is required. Intense concentration on the Spanish language through oral and written work will focus on business-oriented fundamentals of communication, such as letter writing, as well as the translation of primary source materials such as newspapers and business documents. (U of W - SPAN 390)

A study of the emergence of testimonial discourse in Latin America in relation to the socio-political turmoil that has characterized Latin American life in the past decades. Contemporary fictional and non-fictional texts, as well as documentaries and movies, will be discussed in order to establish the grounds of testimonial discourse as a genre. (U of W - SPAN 400)

This course focuses on a specific topic or question in Hispanic studies.

Origin and development from pre-Roman times through vulgar Latin to old Spanish and thence to modern Spanish. Basic sound and grammatical changes as well as word order and vocabulary. (U of W - SPAN 445)††

An introduction to medieval Spanish poetry and prose, focusing on an exploration of the theme of love in various works of the period. The historical context within which these texts were produced will be examined, and the various methods of literary analysis applied to them by successive generations will be considered. (U of W - SPAN 446)††

A workshop-type course designed to develop advanced oral-aural skills, consecutive translation and composition. Written and oral translation of journalistic material will be included, and students are advised that frequent class presentations are required. (U of W - SPAN 451)

A workshop-type course designed to develop advanced oral-aural skills, consecutive translation and composition. Written and oral translation of journalistic material will be included, and students are advised that frequent class presentations are required. (U of W - SPAN 452)

This course seeks to analyze the ideological, historical, cultural and social aspects of essays in contemporary Spain. Lectures will be combined with discussion sessions. (U of W - SPAN 331)††

By special arrangement, students can follow a course of study under direct supervision. (U of W - SPAN 344)††

This course is designed for students enrolled in Year 3 and Year 4 of the general and honours program in Spanish. Fluency in both Spanish and English is required. The objective of this course is to refine translation techniques in order to enable the student to reproduce an English text into accurate and idiomatic Spanish. Documents and texts selected for use include corporate and press materials, magazine articles and some literary abstracts. (U of W - SPAN 490)

Introduction, analysis and translation of some of the most representative playwrights in contemporary Latin America and Spain who have written brief theatre pieces known as "teatro breve" (one-act plays).

This course will trace the development of the novel in Mexico through its most prominent and representative authors. Azuela's Los de abajo, Rulfo's Pedro Páramo and Fuentes' La muerte de Artemio Cruz will be analysed. (U of W - SPAN 495)

A study of the 20th-century novel and its development from the 1930s to the present through representative authors. While special attention will be paid to the individual works in the last half century, the individual works will be analysed for their value as the expression of social and historical reality. (U of W - SPAN 497)