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Modern Languages and Literatures

Courses offered by the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures include French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Linguistics. Linguistics, and most culture courses are offered in English. Students can also benefit from our study-abroad programs in France, Germany, Spain and Japan. The courses offered in each of these disciplines, as well as the Majors, Minors and Honours programs available, are outlined under each discipline heading. An interdisciplinary Major and Honours in Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures are also offered, as outlined in this section.

Students who plan to specialize in one or more languages by electing a Minor, Major, or Honours program should declare their specialization to the Registrar's Office by the end of their first year of University studies. They should also visit the program advisor in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures before registering for second year, since most programs require the advisor's approval of optional courses.

PLACEMENT

Beginning language courses (GERM 1001, SPAN 1101, and JAPA 1001) are designed for students who either have never studied the language previously or have had minimal experience with the language. All students with high school, post-secondary, or non-academic exposure to these languages must consult with the program advisor for that language about placement and may be asked to write a diagnostic placement test if the level of competence in the language cannot be readily established. The results of the consultation and testing will be used to place the students in the proper course level.

Placement of students in their first French course will be decided on the basis of a French Language Skills Assessment given by the Department. All students who have not studied French at Mount Allison previously must complete this assessment before registering for a course in French. The Skills Assessment is available on-line through the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures web site. Students completing Majors, Minors, or Honours programs in French should be aware that any exemptions from 1000-2000 level courses obtained through the placement process must be replaced on their programs by credits in French at the 3000-4000 levels.

For all language courses offered in the Department, if within the first seven class hours it becomes apparent that the initial placement was inappropriate, the student or the instructor may request a meeting with the Department Head to discuss the appropriateness of the student moving to a higher or lower level.

Note: A student cannot receive credit for a language course that is a prerequisite for a course for which they have already received credit by placement or by previous course work.

FRENCH STUDIES

Mount Allison offers an extensive French Studies program, within the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, with a variety of language, literature and culture courses that increase the students' awareness of the French, French-Canadian, and Francophone identities while developing their ability to function in the second language. To this end, all language and literature courses are taught in French unless otherwise noted.

The courses at the first and second year levels provide students with the opportunity to establish a sound foundation in written and spoken French. The study of grammar at these levels is reinforced by practice in the language laboratory or tutorial groups. Several courses at the 3000 and 4000 levels are specifically intended to refine students' command of written and spoken French, while other courses deal with the various areas of French, French-Canadian, and Francophone literatures and cultures as well as the theories of literary criticism. A series of prizes are awarded each year to students who distinguish themselves in French Studies.

The Department supports other activities that enrich the course of study:

  • Le Cercle français

  • Guest speakers

  • Tintamarre, a bilingual theatrical troupe

  • Study Abroad Program at the Université de Strasbourg, France

  • Spring field course in France

  • Certificate of Bilingualism (see Section H under Degrees and Certificates)

Minimum standard in French for certain courses

While there is no course prerequisite for FREN 2801 (Cinéma du monde francophone), there is a minimum standard of competency in French required for admission to the course. Anyone wishing to register in FREN 2801 must complete a French Skills Assessment (see previous section on Placement) and demonstrate a knowledge of French equivalent to completion of FREN 1711 (placement in FREN 2401).

Disciplinary B.A. Programs

Important note for advanced students: anyone who has completed French 2401 or who has been placed in FREN 2501 is encouraged to enrol in FREN 2501 and 2601 concurrently.

MINOR in French is 24 credits earned as follows:
0 to 6FREN 1701, 1711, if required by placement
9FREN 2401, 2501, 2601
3FREN 3101
6 to 12from French courses at the 3/4000 level

Note: FREN 2801 may only be included in the requirements for a minor if FREN 1701 and FREN 1711 are not required by placement. If an exemption is granted from any of the language courses, replacement credits must be obtained in other French courses at the 3/4000 level.

MAJOR in French is 60 credits earned as follows:
6from FREN 1801*, 1811*, 1821*, 2801
9from FREN 2401, 2501, 2601
12from FREN 3101, 3111, 3131, 4001
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credits in FREN literature/culture form the 3000 level in at least 4 of the 5 following areas. Students are, however, encouraged to take 1 from each:

  1. 17th and 18th centuries: FREN 3301, 3401, 3411

  2. 19th century: FREN 3501, 3511

  3. 20th century: FREN 3601, 3611, 3621

  4. French Canada: FREN 3761, 3771

  5. Theoretical and Cultural Studies: FREN 3801, 3811*, 3871

18from complementary courses in other languages in Modern Languages, Literatures or Cultures; Arts & Letters and/or Humanities; HIST 1661, LING 2001, 3001, 3111 are especially recommended

Note 1: Courses taught in English are indicated with an asterisk.

Note 2: A maximum of 6 credits of courses taught in English at the 2/3000 level may count toward a Major in French.

Note 3: All complementary courses from disciplines outside the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures (with the exception of HIST 1661) must be chosen in consultation with the Program Advisor prior to enrolment in them.

HONOURS in French (Thesis Option) is 66 credits earned as follows:
9from FREN 1801, 1811, 1821, 2801
9FREN 2401, 2501, 2601
12from FREN 3101, 3111, 3131, 4001
3from LING 2001, 3001, 3011
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credits from FREN at the 3/4000 level including:

  1. at least 6 credits from 17th and 18th centuries: FREN 3301, 3401, 3411

  2. at least 3 credits from 19th century: FREN 3501, 3511

  3. at least 3 credits from 20th century: FREN 3601, 3611, 3621

  4. at least 3 credits from French Canada: FREN 3761, 3771

  5. at least 3 credits from Theoretical and Cultural Studies: FREN 3801, 3811, 3871

6FREN 4990 (Mémoire)
HONOURS in French (Course Option) is 66 credits earned as follows:
9from FREN 1801, 1811, 1821, 2801
9FREN 2401, 2501, 2601
12from FREN 3101, 3111, 3131, 4001
3from LING 2001, 3001, 3011
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credits from FREN at the 3/4000 level including:

  1. at least 6 credits from 17th and 18th centuries: FREN 3301, 3401, 3411

  2. at least 3 credits from 19th century: FREN 3501, 3511

  3. at least 3 credits from 20th century: FREN 3601, 3611, 3621

  4. at least 3 credits from French Canada: FREN 3761, 3771

  5. at least 3 credits from Theoretical and Cultural Studies: FREN 3801, 3811, 3871

Note:  An interdisciplinary Major and Honours in Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures (French, German, Spanish and Japanese), are also available.

FRENCH COURSES

Note:  The listing of a course in the Calendar is not a guarantee that the course is offered every year.

Note:  Students must obtain a grade of at least C- in all courses used to fulfill prerequisite requirements. Otherwise, written permission of the appropriate Department Head or Program Co-ordinator must be obtained.

Note:  The following courses can be used for the distribution requirement for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees:

FREN 1651, 1801, 1811, 2801, 2841
If a student is placed in a language course at a higher level than the course listed for distribution, the course at the higher level may be counted for distribution.

Elementary French I

This course is intended for students with little or no background in French. Its objective is to help students develop some proficiency in each of the four skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It takes a traditional approach with an emphasis on elementary grammar, syntax, and systematic vocabulary building. [Note 1: This course is offered in the Spring/Summer term only. It is not available in the day sessions during the Fall and Winter terms.] (Format: Lecture/Workshop 3 Hours)

Elementary French II

Prereq: FREN 1001
This course is a continuation of FREN 1001 and uses the same methods and approach; it focuses on building more familiarity with the grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of basic French. [Note 1: This ourse is offered in the Spring/Summer term only. It is not available in the day sessions during the Fall and Winter terms.] (Format: Lecture/Workshop, 3 Hours)

Preparatory French/ Français préparatoire

This French grammar course designed for non-Francophones who did not complete high school French, is an intensive review of basic grammatical structures with a particular emphasis on verb conjugation, pronouns, adjectives and syntax. [Note 1: Placement by the Department is required. A minimum standard of achievement on the French Skills Assessment is required. Note 2: Students completing FREN 1651 may continue into FREN 1701.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 1 Hour)

Intermediate French I Français intermédiaire I

Prereq: FREN 1651; or placement by the Department
This course is an intensive approach to the development of communication skills through the integration of grammar study, writing practice, and oral exercises. Analysis and discussion of readings reinforce the study of written and oral language. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 1 Hour)

Intermediate French II / Français intermédiaire II

Prereq: FREN 1701; or placement by the Department
The continuation of French 1701, this course pursues the development of communication skills through the integration of grammar study, writing practice, and oral exercises. Analysis and discussion of readings reinforce the study of written and oral language. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 1 Hour)

Paris, City of Light

This course introduces elements that define the essence of Paris through a series of literary and cultural snapshots. Using multimedia presentations of the Parisian cultural landscape and a broadly interdisciplinary perspective, lectures explore the development of a vibrant and unique urban centre that has always been a magnet for creative minds and cultural fervour. It uses drawings, engravings, paintings, maps, texts, songs, and film to investigate what is perceived as the singularity, timelessness, and seductive appeal of Paris. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) [Note 1: Language of instruction is English.]

Cultural Aspects of French Canada

This course considers some of the issues and debates that help us to understand modern and contemporary French-speaking Canada, its history, society, and culture, its specificity and its diversity, its changing nature and its place in a pan-Canadian cultural landscape with particular emphasis on Quebec and Acadie. [Note 1: Language of instruction is English.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)(Exclusion: any version of FREN 1811 previously offered with a different title.)

France:the Cultural Experience

This study-abroad course offers the opportunity to encounter, through an experiential and interdisciplinary lens, a diverse range of 'lieux de mémoire' [sites of memory] in French and Francophone culture such as castles, churches, gardens, museums, and commemorative monuments. Using Pierre Nora's approach to cultural memory, the course positions these landmarks as sites that crystallize the essence of French culture, reflect artistic movements and schools of thought, and exemplify the French nation's ability to respond to change and reinvent itself at critical moments in history. [Note 1: Language of instruction is English. Note 2: This course is only available to students during the Spring/Summer term. Enrollment is limited and students should be aware of the additional costs of travel and participation fees.] (Format: Field Course)

Special Topic in French

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for FREN 1991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

Reading and Writing French I / Langue et lectures I

Prereq: FREN 1711; or placement by the Department
This course requires that students already have a good command of the fundamental aspects of French in both its spoken and written forms. Its objectives are: to improve expression through the study and practice of appropriate sentence structures, such as sequence of past tenses, pronouns as complements, relative clauses, subordinate constructions requiring the subjunctive; to improve reading and analytical skills by examining and discussing texts that raise important and controversial issues; and to practice oral expression. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 1 Hour)

Reading and Writing French II / Langue et lectures II

Prereq: FREN 2401; or placement by the Department
This course is the continuation of FREN 2401. Its objectives are to further develop reading strategies, to build vocabulary, to continue to improve the formulation of complex sentences by using a variety of co-ordinating/subordinating conjunctions. It also provides practice in writing longer compositions with emphasis on compositional techniques such as outline, structure, and transitions. [Note 1: Students planning to minor or major in French are encouraged to take FREN 2501 and FREN 2601 concurrently. When FREN 2501 and 2601 are taken concurrently, a C- in both courses is required for entry into 3000-level French literature and culture courses.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

Fundamentals of Literary Analysis / Initiation À l'analyse littéraire

Prereq or coreq: FREN 2501; or permission of the Department
This course continues the studies begun in French 2401 and FREN 2501 by further developing skills in reading and interpretation of literary and cultural texts. It introduces textual analysis through selected critical approaches. [Note 1: Students planning to minor or major in French are encouraged to take FREN 2501 and FREN 2601 concurrently. When FREN 2501 and 2601 are taken concurrently, a C- in both courses is required for entry into 3000-level French literature and culture courses.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

Film From the French and Francophone World / Cinéma du monde francophone

Prereq: FREN 1711; or French Skills Assessment equivalent to 2000 level French language course; or permission of the Department
This course studies films and film makers of the French-speaking world, ranging from screen adaptations of literary works to an exploration of cultural issues, and introduces film theory and aesthetics. This course is taught in French. Written work may be submitted in English. [Note 1: This course may count as 3 credits in Art History.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

Special Topic in French

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for FREN 2991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

Advanced Written French I / Le français écrit avancé I

Prereq: FREN 2501; or permission of the Department
This course provides a practice in both grammatical structures and idiomatic usage. It includes an intensive review of French grammar with particular attention to features of special difficulty for anglophones. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

Advanced Written French II / Le français éçcrit avancé II

Prereq: FREN 3101; or permission of the Department
This course provides writing practice and composition with particular attention to the idiomatic use of French in a variety of contexts including informal prose, expository writing, technical language, and literary language. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

Contemporary Spoken French / Français parlé contemporain

Prereq: FREN 2501; or permission of the Department
This course is designed for students at the advanced level who aim to speak French with enhanced clarity, spontaneity and colour and offers a systematic study of phonetic and prosodic features of French. By exposing students to a variety of authentic audio-visual documents from Francophone parts of the world, the course targets the acquisition of vocabulary,the improvement of aural comprehension and the development of communicative strategies through a variety of situations such as conversations, debates,interviews, and presentations. [Note 1: This course is open to students studying French as a second language.] (Format: Lecture/Workshop 3 Hours) (Exclusion: any version of FREN 3131 previously offered with a different title)

The Age of Versailles: Opulence, Seduction, and Power / L'époque de Versailles: opulence, s'éduction et pouvoir

Prereq: FREN 2501; FREN 2601; or permission of the Department
Through the lens of cultural studies, this course focuses on the Age of Versailles, when Europe spoke French and France was a cultural trendsetter throughout the world. Concentrating on key texts, objects, images, and concepts, it introduces a range of movements such as classicism, absolutism, cartesianism; social practices such as salon conversation, and collaborative writing; and preoccupations such as relations with the New World, and the education of women; which were shaped by court culture and Louis XIV's desire for absolute power, the search for love in all its forms, and a valorisation of order, reason, novelty, and sophistication. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: any version of FREN 3301 previously offered with a different title)

The Age of Enlightenment: Tolerance, Responsibility, and Education / Le Le Siècle des Lumières: tolérance, responsabilité et éducation

Prereq: FREN 2501; FREN 2601; or permission of the Department
This course studies canonical and non-canonical texts of the Enlightenment period in eighteenth century France. It examines the interests and preoccupations of a society trying to redefine itself in the background of significant cultural, intellectual, and social developments. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: any version of FREN 3401 previously offered with a different title)

The French Revolution, Before and After / La Révolution française, avant et après

Prereq: FREN 2501; FREN 2601; or permission of the Department
This course explores the ways in which the French Revolution, as the pivotal event of European history in the eighteenth century, transformed culture and society, through a study of key texts that are essentially of a literary or journalistic nature. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

The Age of Romanticism / L'époque du romantisme

Prereq: FREN 2501; FREN 2601; or permission of the Department
This course studies French literary and cultural texts representative of the first part of the nineteenth century. It examines the widespread influence of the Romantic movement by exploring its expression in a variety of textual forms selected from poetry, theatre, tales, historical essays, letters, speeches and novels. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

The Age of Naturalism / L'époque du naturalisme

Prereq: FREN 2501; FREN 2601; or permission of the Department
Study of French literacy and cultural texts representative of the last part of the nineteenth century. The influence of movements like Realism, Naturalism, Symbolism and Decadentism will be examined through a variety of textual forms selected from poetry, short stories, literary essays, letters, novels and theatre. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: FREN 3521)

Modernism and Surrealism / Modernisme et surréalisme

Prereq: FREN 2501; FREN 2601; or permission of the Department
This course studies literary movements and cultural forms in France through representative works from the beginning of the twentieth century until World War II. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

Existentialism and After / Existentialisme et après

Prereq: FREN 2501; FREN 2601; or permission of the Department
This course studies representative works from the post-war period. It examines literary movements and cultural forms in France, including existentialist realism, the 'nouveau roman', and post-modernism. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

New Writing, New Voices / Nouvelles écritures, voix nouvelles

Prereq: FREN 2501; FREN 2601; or permission of the Department
This course studies contemporary literary and cultural production in French (outside Canada) with a focus on new and emerging writers. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

Here and Away: Home, Travel, Exile in French Canada / Ici et ailleurs: domicile, voyage, et exile au Canada franÇais

Prereq: FREN 2501; FREN 2601; or permission of the Department
This course studies themes of home, travel, immigration, and exile in the literatures of French-speaking Canada, from a variety of literary genres and periods. It examines definitions of place and identity, and the tensions between notions of here and away, and between home and exile. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

Creativity in French Canadian Literature / La creation dans la litterature du Canada francais

Prereq: FREN 2501; FREN 2601; or permission of the Department
This course studies notions of creativity in literature and the arts. Through the study of fiction, poetry, and essays from French-speaking Canada, it examines how authors and artists approach their creative practices in the Canadian cultural context. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: any version of FREN 3771 previously offered with a different title.)

French Literary Criticism / Critique littéraire Française

Prereq: FREN 2501; FREN 2601; or permission of the Department
This course introduces the principal methods of modern and contemporary French literary criticism and includes representative approaches from among structuralism, semiotics, psychoanalysis, speech-act theory, feminism, and deconstruction. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

Word and Image / Texte et image

Prereq: second-year standing; or permission of the Department
This course explores the intersection of verbal texts and visual arts in Francophone literature and culture from the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach to examine how, different yetinseparable, words and images have always interacted with each other in a variety of ways and forms such as verbal portraiture, literary references to pictorial works, engravings and photographs used as illustrations or book covers, and the use of words in paintings. [Language of instruction is English.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

French Detective Fiction / Le polar en franÇais

Prereq: FREN 2501; FREN 2601; or permission of the Department
This course examines the nature of crime novels and varied social and literary issues. It explores detective fiction in the French and Francophone tradition, from authors such as Georges Simenon Fred Vargas, and Chrystine Brouillet. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

Special Topic in French

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for FREN 3991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

Stylistics Workshop / Atelier de stylistique

Prereq: FREN 3111; or permission of the Department
This course introduces the defining features and peculiarities of French style by focusing on the formal and stylistic features that characterize a selection of literary genres such as the fable, the legend, the sonnet, and the fairy tale. It pays special attention to the rigorous application of stylistic principles, the improvement of specialized vocabulary, the correct usage of idiomatic expressions in context, and the lexical and syntactic constructions borrowed from English or solely used in a regional context. Creative writing is an integral part of this course. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: any version of FREN 4001 previously offered with a different title)

Independent Study in French

This course permits senior students, under the direction of faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study. [Note 1: Permission of the Department/Program Advisor. Students must obtain consent of an instructor who is willing to be a supervisor and must register for the course prior to the last day for change of registration in the term during which the course is being taken. Note 2: A program on Independent Study cannot duplicate subject matter covered through regular course offerings. Note 3: Students may register for FREN 4950/51 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Independent Study)

Independent Study in French

This course permits senior students, under the direction of faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study. [Note 1: Permission of the Department/Program Advisor. Students must obtain consent of an instructor who is willing to be a supervisor and must register for the course prior to the last day for change of registration in the term during which the course is being taken. Note 2: A program on Independent Study cannot duplicate subject matter covered through regular course offerings. Note 3: Students may register for FREN 4950/51 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Independent Study)

Mémoire

(Honours Essay) The subject and program of research will be established at the end of the student's third year, and submitted for approval to the Department. The essay must show evidence of scholarly investigation and will be written in French. [Note 1: Permission of the Department is required.] (Format: Independent Study/Essay)

Special Topic in French

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for FREN 4991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

GERMAN STUDIES

The German language is spoken by approximately 120 million people in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein, and by more than one million Canadians. German is one of the official languages of the European Union and is the second most widely used foreign language in Europe, including Eastern Europe.

German language courses are designed to impart a good working knowledge of German. Students will also gain insight into the culture and mode of life of the German-speaking countries. In addition, as experience shows, students of foreign languages generally show significant improvement in their primary language skills.

German literature is rich and varied. The program places particular emphasis on representative authors and movements in order to provide students access to the literary tradition as a whole. The literature courses also aim to provide a strong complement to the available language courses.

Language of Instruction

All courses in the German Studies curriculum are taught in German unless indicated otherwise by a note.

Disciplinary B.A. Programs

MINOR in German is 24 credits earned as follows:
15from GERM 1001, 1011, 2001, 2011, 3001
3 to 6from German 3/4000 level literature courses
3 to 6from GERM 2601, 2701, 2811 and German 3/4000 level literature courses, chosen in consultation with the Program Advisor

Note:  An interdisciplinary Major and Honours in Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures (French, German, Spanish and Japanese), are also available.

GERMAN COURSES

Note:  The listing of a course in the Calendar is not a guarantee that the course is offered every year.

Note:  Students must obtain a grade of at least C- in all courses used to fulfill prerequisite requirements. Otherwise, written permission of the appropriate Department Head or Program Co-ordinator must be obtained.

Note:  The following courses can be used for the distribution requirement for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees:

GERM 1001, 2701, 2811
If a student is placed in a language course at a higher level than the course listed for distribution, the course at the higher level may be counted for distribution.

Elementary German I

This is an intensive course designed for students with no previous knowledge of German. It focuses on the acquisition of basic proficiency in comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing the German language. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 1 Hour) (Distribution: Arts-b) (Exclusion: GERM 1000)

Elementary German II

Prereq: GERM 1001; or placement by the Department
The continuation of German 1001, this course pursues the acquisition of basic proficiency in comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing the German language. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 1 Hour) (Exclusion: GERM 1000)

Special Topic in German

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for GERM 1991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

Intermediate German I

Prereq: GERM 1011; or placement by the Department
This course gives a thorough review of German grammar and syntax, and expands active vocabulary to about 2000 words. Along with composition and conversation it introduces literary analysis. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 1 Hour) (Exclusion: GERM 2000)

Intermediate German II

Prereq: GERM 2001; or placement by the Department
The continuation of German 2001, this course pursues a review of grammar and syntax, the expansion of vocabulary, along with composition and conversation exercises and an introduction to literary analysis. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 1 Hour) (Exclusion: GERM 2000)

Modern German Literature and Culture

Prereq: GERM 1011; or permission of the Department
This course offers a survey of key texts and ideas in modern German fiction from the Enlightenment to the twenty-first century. [Note 1: Language of instruction is English] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

The New German Film: History, Theory And Pratice. Areview of the Development Of German Cinema After Wwii

After a brief history of German film making from its beginnings, and a discussion of the "grammar of film", this course follows the development of the New German Cinema after 1945, examining selected works against the social, economic, and political background. [Note 1: Language of instruction is English. Note 2: This course may count as 3 credits in Art History.](Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Film Screening 2.5 Hours) (Distribution: Arts-a)

Turn-of-the-Century Vienna

This course investigates the cultural and social framework of turn-of-the-century Vienna, from approximately 1890 to 1914. It explores the rich intellectual climate that provided the basis for modernity (and decadence) in central Europe by approaching the period in an interdisciplinary fashion and by tracing developments in such diverse fields as literature, music, architecture and psychoanalysis. [Note 1: Language of instruction is English.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Distribution: Arts-a)

Special Topic in German

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for GERM 2991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

Advanced German I

Prereq: GERM 2011; or permission of the Department
This course studies advanced grammar and syntax in German through further expansion of active vocabulary, frequent compositions, oral reports, and an introduction to stylistics. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 1 Hour) (Exclusion: GERM 3000)

Topics in German Literature I

Prereq: GERM 2011; or permission of the Department
This course explores a selection of literary texts representative of the distinct literary tradition in German-speaking countries. [Note 1: GERM 3401 may be taken for credit more than once if the topic differs.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

Topics in German Literature II

Prereq: GERM 2011; or permission of the Department
This course explores a selection of literary texts representative of the distinct literary tradition in German-speaking countries. [Note 1: GERM 3501 may be taken for credit more than once if the topic differs.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

Special Topic in German

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for GERM 3991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

Directed Readings in German

Prereq: GERM 2011; and permission of the Department
This course explores topics in German literature at an advanced level. [Note 1: GERM 4901 may be taken for credit more than once if the topic differs.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

Independent Study in German

This course permits senior students, under the direction of faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study. [Note 1: Permission of the Department/Program Advisor. Students must obtain consent of an instructor who is willing to be a supervisor and must register for the course prior to the last day for change of registration in the term during which the course is being taken. Note 2: A program on Independent Study cannot duplicate subject matter covered through regular course offerings. Note 3: Students may register for GERM 4950/51 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Independent Study)

Independent Study in German

This course permits senior students, under the direction of faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study. [Note 1: Permission of the Department/Program Advisor. Students must obtain consent of an instructor who is willing to be a supervisor and must register for the course prior to the last day for change of registration in the term during which the course is being taken. Note 2: A program on Independent Study cannot duplicate subject matter covered through regular course offerings. Note 3: Students may register for GERM 4950/51 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Independent Study)

Special Topic in German

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for GERM 4991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

HISPANIC STUDIES

Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages of the western world and is an official language of the United Nations' Organization. Canada's interest in the Spanish-speaking world is reflected in organizations such as CIDA, CUSO, WUSC and the Canadian Association of Latin American Studies.

Courses in Spanish, offered within the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, offer the student a two-fold goal: the first, to learn to speak, understand, read and write this important language - particular attention is directed towards the students' achieving oral-aural proficiency, both in class and in the language laboratory; the second, to become familiar with the culture of the Hispanic world through the study of its literary and artistic works. Prizes are offered by the Department for excellence in Hispanic Studies.

The study of Spanish is very important in preparing for a career in the diplomatic corps, various international agencies, teaching, translation, journalism, publishing, commerce, web design, and commercial and cultural relations between Canada and Spanish-speaking countries.

The Department supports other programs and activities that enrich the course program. These include Club Hispánico, and the possibility of study in Spain and in Central or South America.

Language of Instruction

All courses in the Hispanic Studies curriculum are taught in Spanish unless indicated otherwise by a note.

Disciplinary B.A. Programs

MINOR in Hispanic Studies is 24 credits earned as follows:
18from SPAN 1101, 1111, 2101, 2111, 3101, 3111
6from Spanish literature at the 3000/4000
MAJOR in Hispanic Studies is 60 credits earned as follows:
18from SPAN 1101, 1111, 2101, 2111, 3101, 3111
6from SPAN 1801, 1811
18from Spanish courses at the 3000/4000 level
18from complementary courses in Arts and Letters, Linguistics, Humanities, and Social Sciences, chosen in consultation with the Program Advisor

Note:  An interdisciplinary Major and Honours in Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures (French, German, Spanish and Japanese), are also available.

SPANISH COURSES

Note:  The listing of a course in the Calendar is not a guarantee that the course is offered every year.

Note:  Students must obtain a grade of at least C- in all courses used to fulfill prerequisite requirements. Otherwise, written permission of the appropriate Department Head or Program Co-ordinator must be obtained.

Note:  The following courses can be used for the distribution requirement for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees:

SPAN 1101, 1801, 1811
If a student is placed in a language course at a higher level than the course listed for distribution, the course at the higher level may be counted for distribution.

Introductory Spanish I

This course teaches elements of Spanish grammar and pronunciation through practice and reading of prescribed texts. This is an intensive course designed for students who have no previous knowledge of Spanish. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 1 Hour) (Distribution: Arts-b) (Exclusion: SPAN 1100)

Introductory Spanish II

Prereq: SPAN 1101; or permission of the Department
The continuation of SPAN 1101, this course focuses on elements of Spanish grammar and pronunciation through practice and reading of prescribed texts. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 1 Hour) (Exclusion: SPAN 1100)

Spain: A Mosaic of Cultures

This course introduces the history, culture and art of Spain. It focuses on a number of specific eras which were important to the evolution of Spanish identity: the Muslim world, the conquest of America and the Golden Age, the 1898 War, the Spanish Civil War, and the contemporary era. The course intends to show that historical events which occurred in Spain continue to have international repercussions and affect us as a global society today. It explores the culture of Spain across the centuries using various resources including cinema, literature, documents, popular culture and music. [Note 1: Language of instruction is English.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Distribution: Arts-a/b)(Exclusion: SPAN 2001; any version of SPAN 1801 previously offered with a different title)

Latin America in Its Own Voices

This course introduces Latin American cultures through selected literacy texts, films, and other readings, in their historical and social contexts. [Note 1: Language of instruction is English.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Distribution: Arts-a/b) (Exclusion: SPAN 2011)

Special Topic in Hispanic Studies

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for SPAN 1991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

Intermediate Spanish I

Prereq: SPAN 1111; or permission of the Deparmtent
This course consolidates and develops language skills acquired in first year Spanish. It offers intermediate Spanish grammar, oral practice, reading of prescribed texts, and an introduction to Hispanic cultures. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 1 Hour) (Exclusion: SPAN 2100)

Intermediate Spanish II

Prereq: SPAN 2101; or permission of the Department
The continuation of SPAN 2101, this course combines intermediate Spanish grammar, translation, oral practice, and reading of prescribed texts with a further introduction to Hispanic literatures and cultures. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 1 Hour) (Exclusion: SPAN 2100)

Special Topic in Hispanic Studies

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for SPAN 2991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

Field Study in Language and Culture

Prereq: SPAN 2111; and permission of the Department
This course includes intensive study of the Spanish language as well as instruction in history and culture with an emphasis on sociolinguistic aspects of the country in which it is taught. Students participating in this course will combine their classroom instruction with a significant component of field research in theatre, film, or other related arts. [Note 1: This course is only available to students during the Spring/Summer Term. Students should be aware of the additional costs of travel and participation fees.] (Format: Field Course)

Advanced Spanish I

Prereq: SPAN 2111; or permission of the Department
This course includes intensive conversation, composition and translation. Applied grammar will be included, as will exposure to Hispanic cultures through audiovisual resources (film, print journalism and computer-based sources). Three class periods per week, plus a fourth hour to be arranged after classes have begun. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 1 Hour)

Advanced Spanish II

Prereq: SPAN 3101; or permission of the Department
A continuation of the Advanced Spanish Language course, primarily through literary texts from Spain and Latin America. This course includes intensive practice in writing, translation, and oral expression, and offers an introduction to Hispanic Literatures that is a prerequisite (or, with permission from the Department, a co-requisite) for all Hispanic Studies courses numbered 3200 and higher. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

Gender in Spanish Literature and Culture

Prereq: SPAN 3101; or permission of the Department
This course examines the representation of gender in various time periods, in both canonical and untraditional texts. Topics may include: homosexuality in Hispano-Roman poetry, medieval Hispano-Arab jarchas, and Movida-era literature (post Franco), transvestism and de-masculinization, orientalization, and the representation of women and non-Spanish men, and feminist voices. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

Foreignness in Spanish Literature

Prereq: SPAN 3101; or permission of the Department
This course pursues the theme of foreignness in canonical Spanish literature of all time periods. Topics may include African, Asian, Native American impressions of and travel accounts to Spain, and other writings about far away and fantastical places (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

Seduction in Golden Age Spanish Literature

Prereq: SPAN 3101; or permission of the Department
This course explores the economic, political, and social impacts of romantic relationships in Spanish literature as well as the power dynamics involved in them. It emphasizes the development of Don Juan and his female analogue, Doña Juana, as comedic constructs that criticised mores regulating sex and coupling practices, illustrating the material advantages and disadvantages of seduction. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

Short Prose of Latin America

Prereq: SPAN 3101; or permission of the Department
This course surveys the short story and the essay, concentrating primarily on the twentieth century with readings from some of the principal essayists and short story writers. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

The Spanish-American Novel

Prereq: SPAN 3101; or permission of the Department
This course studies nineteenth- and twentieth-century novels and the principal themes and forms of the genre. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

Spanish-American Theatre

Prereq: SPAN 3101; or permission of the Department
A survey of the theatre of Latin America, through a study of key examples of its dramatic literature and historical trends. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

Spanish-American Poetry

Prereq: SPAN 3101; or permission of the Department
This course surveys the poetry of Latin America, concentrating on the modern (twentieth century) period. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

Special Topic in Hispanic Studies

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for SPAN 3991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

Visual Culture of the Hispanic World

Prereq: SPAN 3101; or permission of the Department
This course examines the organizing media and themes for visual culture throughout the Hispanic world, including Native American, Latin American, and Spanish cinema, fine art, illustration, maps, material culture, and visual language from all historical periods. It involves critical approaches including word-and-image relationships, the Frankfurt school, and semiotics. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: SPAN 4991 Visual Culture Of The Hispanic World)

Independent Study in Hispanic Studies

This course permits senior students, under the direction of faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study. [Note 1: Permission of the Department/Program Advisor. Students must obtain consent of an instructor who is willing to be a supervisor and must register for the course prior to the last day for change of registration in the term during which the course is being taken. Note 2: A program on Independent Study cannot duplicate subject matter covered through regular course offerings. Note 3: Students may register for SPAN 4950/51 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Independent Study)

Independent Study in Hispanic Studies

This course permits senior students, under the direction of faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study. [Note 1: Permission of the Department/Program Advisor. Students must obtain consent of an instructor who is willing to be a supervisor and must register for the course prior to the last day for change of registration in the term during which the course is being taken. Note 2: A program on Independent Study cannot duplicate subject matter covered through regular course offerings. Note 3: Students may register for SPAN 4950/51 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Independent Study)

Special Topic in Hispanic Studies

Prereq: 6 credits from SPAN at the 3000 level; or permission of the Department
This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for SPAN 4991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

JAPANESE STUDIES

Interdisciplinary B.A. Program

MINOR in Japanese Studies is 24 credits earned as follows:
12from JAPA 1001, 1011, 2001, 2011
12from ECON 3501, 4531, GENV 3321, HIST 2731, 2741, 3721, 3761, 4001, 4701, RELG 2521, 3101, 3311, 3321, 4521, including at least 6 credits from courses at the 3/4000 level

Note:  Transfer credits earned at Kwansei Gakuin University may be applied in fulfillment of this program with permission of the Program Advisor and an Academic Dean. Exchange students who have earned 60 or more credits in Japanese Studies may apply for approval of a specially approved Interdisciplinary Major in Japanese Studies in accordance with Calendar Regulation 11.2.14.

Note:  An interdisciplinary Major and Honours in Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures (French, German, Spanish and Japanese), are also available.

JAPANESE COURSES

Note:  The listing of a course in the calendar is not a guarantee that the course is offered every year.

Note:  Students must obtain a grade of at least C- in all courses used to fulfill prerequisite requirements. Otherwise, written permission of the appropriate Department Head or Program Co-ordinator must be obtained.

Note:  The following course can be used for the distribution requirement for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees:

JAPA 1001
If a student is placed in a language course at a higher level than the course listed for distribution, the course at the higher level may be counted for distribution.

Introductory Japanese I

This course introduces basic elements of the Japanese language including the essentials of grammar, pronunciation, and two writing systems: hiragana and katakana. It is intended for students with no prior background in Japanese. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 1 Hour) (Distribution: Arts-a)

Introductory Japanese II

Prereq: JAPA 1001; or permission of the Department
This course is a continuation of JAPA 1001, emphasizing the essentials of grammar and the acquisition of communication skills in both speaking and writing. In addition to hiragana and katakana, it introduces the third writing system, kanji. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 1 Hour)

Intermediate Japanese I

Prereq: JAPA 1011; or permission of the Department
This course is a continuation of JAPA 1011, focusing on intermediate grammar with particular attention to developing communications skills in writing and speaking and introducing additional kanji characters.(Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 1 Hour)

Intermediate Japanese II

Prereq: JAPA 2001; or permission of the Department
This course is a continuation of JAPA 2001, incorporating further study of intermediate grammar and kanji. It also emphasizes the development of creative writing and presentation. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 1 Hour)

LINGUISTICS

Like other inquiries which are central to human experience, language has long been the focus of intellectual examination. Speculation on the nature of language appears in the works of Plato, Aristotle and other Greek philosophers. Although a number of disciplines, from literary studies to computer science, share the study of language with linguistics, the focus of linguistics is the scientific study of language. Linguists are interested in how human language is organized in the human mind and in how the social structures of human communities shape language to their own purposes, reflecting themselves in language use.

LINGUISTICS COURSES

Note:  The listing of a course in the Calendar is not a guarantee that the course is offered every year.

Note:  Students must obtain a grade of at least C- in all courses used to fulfill prerequisite requirements. Otherwise, written permission of the appropriate Department or Program Co-ordinator must be obtained.

Note:  The following course can be used for the distribution requirement for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees:

LING 2001

Introduction to the Study of Language

This course introduces the structural, social and psychological forces that shape language, beginning with a consideration of the origins and nature of language and proceeding to an examination of languages as systems and the ways they structure meaning. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Distribution: Arts-b)

Fundamentals of Internal Linguistics

Prereq: Second-year standing; LING 2001; students completing a Major or Honours in Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures will be admitted without LING 2001; or permission of the Department
This course examines the nature and structure of language, the physiology of speech, word formation, theoretical concepts of sentence generation, and the phonological and historical forces involved in language creation and language change. It is recommended for senior students in language and literary studies, and students interested in language pathology. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: Any version of LING 3001 previously offered with a different title)

Language and Society

Prereq: Second-year standing; LING 2001; or permission of the Department
This course introduces issues and methods in the field of sociolinguistics, the study of the interaction between language and the structure and functioning of society. It includes topics in language variation, the contact of languages, and issues in second-language acquisition, with an emphasis on Canadian contexts. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES

Interdisciplinary B.A. Program

MAJOR in Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures is 72 credits earned as follows:
A.33 credits from one of French or Hispanic Studies, with a minimum of 15 from the 3/4000 levels, as follows:
 3321 from FREN 1701, 1711, 2401, 2501, 2601, 3101 and 3111
  3 to 6 from FREN 1801, 1811, 1821, 2801
  6 to 9 from French literature 3301, 3401, 3411, 3501, 3511, 3601, 3611, 3621, 3761, 3771, 3801, 3811, 3871, 4951
or3318 from SPAN 1101, 1111, 2101, 2111, 3101, 3111
  3 to 6 from SPAN 1801, 1811
  9 to 12 from SPAN 3060, 3241, 3251, 3261, 3301, 3311, 3321, 3331, 4201, 4800/4801, 4950/51
B.24 credits from a second of the three study areas listed below, as follows:
 2418 from FREN 1701, 1711, 2401, 2501, 3101 and 3111
  6 from FREN 1801, 1811, 1821, 2601, 2801, 3301, 3401, 3411, 3501, 3511, 3601, 3611, 3621, 3761, 3771, 3801, 3811, 3871, 4951
or2415 from GERM 1001, 1011, 2001, 2011, 3001
  9 from GERM 2601, 2701, 2811, 3401, 3501, 4901, 4951
or2418 from SPAN 1101, 1111, 2101, 2111, 3101, 3111
  6 from SPAN 1801, 1811, 3060, 3241, 3251, 3261, 3301, 3311, 3321, 3331, 4201, 4800/4801, 4950/51
C.12 credits from a third language, other than those previously selected, chosen from French, German, Spanish or Japanese, as follows:
 12from FREN 1701, 1711, 2401, 2501
or12from GERM 1001, 1011, 2001, 2011
or12from SPAN 1101, 1111, 2101, 2111
or12from JAPA 1001, 1011, 2001, 2011
D.3from Linguistics 3001

Note:  All literature and culture courses are to be chosen in consultation with the Program Advisor.

Note:  Any student exempted from a language course must replace that course with a language course at a higher level, or if none is available, with a literature or culture course taught in the target language, chosen in consultation with the Program Advisor.

Note:  Students choosing this major may not complete a minor in either the first or second languages of specialization; they may complete a minor in the third language of specialization.

HONOURS in Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures is composed of 78 credits as follows:
72credits as earned in the Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures degree, and
6credits from MLLC 4990 (Honours Essay)

Note:  Any student exempted from a language course must replace that course with a language course at a higher level, or if none is available, with a literature or culture course taught in the target language, chosen in consultation with the Program Advisor.

Note:  Students completing this Honours program may not record a minor in either the first or second languages of specialization.

MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES COURSES

Note:  The listing of a course in the Calendar is not a guarantee that the course is offered every year.

Note:  Students must obtain a grade of at least C- in all courses used to fulfill prerequisite requirements. Otherwise, written permission of the appropriate Department Head or Program Co-ordinator must be obtained.

Honours Essay

The subject and program of research will be established at the end of the third year and submitted to the Department for approval. The essay must show evidence of scholarly investigation. (Format: Independent Study/Thesis) [Note 1: Permission of the Department is required.]