2023-2024 Undergraduate Calendar

The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures offers a variety of courses and degree programs in French Studies, Hispanic and Latin American Studies and Italian Studies. The Department also offers language courses in Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian and Swahili on a rotating basis.

The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures offers four-year programs of study leading to a BA Honours in French Studies, as well as a combined honours in Hispanic and Latin American Studies, and Italian Studies, three-year BA Pass degree program in French Studies, as well as a combined pass in Hispanic and Latin American Studies, and a concurrent six-year BA(Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior) degree in French Studies. In addition, the Department offers Minor programs in French Studies, German, Hispanic and Latin American Studies and Italian Studies. Certificates are offered in French Studies and Hispanic and Latin American Studies; concentrations are offered in Hispanic and Latin American Studies and Italian Studies.

French Studies, Hispanic and Latin American Studies (Spanish and Portuguese) and Italian Studies

Please consult the relevant entries for a listing of courses and program requirements.

The Department aims to provide students with a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of language (spoken and written), literature and culture. In addition to the courses taught in the language of each program, the Department provides a number of interdisciplinary MLLC courses taught in English that may be acceptable for credit toward a degree in any of the languages.

Students are encouraged to participate in one or more of the study programs in Québec, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Latin America.

German

Students are encouraged to participate in both work and study abroad programs to improve fluency and experience German culture first-hand.

Program Notes

1.	Unless otherwise noted in the course description, courses numbered 2(alpha)00 and above are taught in the language while courses numbered 1F90 and below are taught in the language to the extent possible.
2.	GERM 1F00, 1F90 and 2F00 constitute a sequence. Once credit has been obtained in one of these courses, students are not allowed to take for credit a course in the language with a lower number in the sequence. Students may not take two courses at different levels in the sequence during the same term. This regulation also applies to courses taken at other institutions.
3.	The Department reserves the right to refuse admission to and/or credit for any of its language courses to a student who has, in the view of the Department, a level of competence unsuited to that course.
4.	A minor program may include no more than one-half GERM credit given in English.
5.	In 20 credit degree programs a maximum of eight credits may be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99; at least three credits must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above; at least three credits must be numbered 3(alpha)90 or above; and the remaining credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above. In 15 credit degree programs a maximum of eight credits may be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99; at least three credits must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above; and the remaining credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above. In some circumstances, in order to meet university degree and program requirements, more than 15 or 20 credits may be taken.

Minor in German

Students in other disciplines may obtain a Minor in German within their degree program by completing the following courses with a minimum 60 percent overall average:

	GERM 1F90 and 2F00
	two credits from GERM 1F00, 1P93, 2P80, 2P90, 2P92, 2P95, 3P80, 3F99 (see program note 4)

Course Descriptions

Note that not all courses are offered in every session. Refer to the applicable term timetable for details.

# Indicates a cross listed course

* Indicates primary offering of a cross listed course

Prerequisites and Restrictions

Students must check to ensure that prerequisites are met. Students may be deregistered, at the request of the instructor, from any course for which prerequisites and/or restrictions have not been met.

ARABIC COURSES

ARAB 1P00

Introductory Classical Arabic I

Arabic script; grammatical structures and vocabulary of classical Arabic. Development of the four basic language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening).

Lectures, tutorial, 4 hours per week.

Note: open to students with no background in the language. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

ARAB 1P01

Introductory Classical Arabic II

Continued development of Arabic script; grammatical structures and vocabulary of development of the four basic language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening).

Lectures, tutorial, 4 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): ARAB 1P00 or permission of the instructor.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term

GERMAN COURSES

GERM 1F00

Introductory Language

Development of basic skills in grammatical structures, reading of simple texts, oral comprehension and conversational fluency. Integration of cultural and social aspects. Films, recordings and on-line resources are used.

Lectures, language/computer lab, 4 hours per week.

GERM 1F90

Intermediate Language

Introduction of more complex grammar concepts, as well as conversational and written skills using literary and media sources including films, recordings and on-line resources.

Lectures, language/computer lab, 4 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): GERM 1F00, Ontario grade 12U German or permission of the instructor.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

GERM 1P03

Introductory German for Exchange Students

Lectures, language/computer lab, 4 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

GERM 1P91

Intermediate German for Exchange Students

Introduction of more complex grammar concepts, as well as conversational and written skills using literary and media sources including films, recordings and online resources.

Lectures, language/computer lab, 4 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Note: additional vocabulary/phrases to better prepare Business students for their academic exchange will be provided. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

*GERM 1P93

Culture and Civilization of Central Europe: From the Prehistoric to 350CE

(also offered as CLAS 1P93)

Cultural development of Central Europe from the earliest stone and pottery cultures, through the Bronze, Iron and Celtic Ages, ending with the Gallo-Roman period. Beliefs and practices, material objects, artistic developments, and architecture. Digitized images are used to illustrate the cultural evidence.

Lectures, tutorial, 4 hours per week.

Note: given in English. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

GERM 2F00

Language, Literature and Culture

Intensive study of current German language usage, modern literature and contemporary culture. Designed to improve communication, comprehension and written skills.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): GERM 1F90 or permission of the instructor. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

GERM 2P80

Tutorial I

Study in an area of language, culture, or literature of mutual interest to the student and the instructor. Texts for language practice may be drawn from film, literature, or current news sources.

Tutorial, 3 hours per week.

Note: a written proposal must be approved by the Chair. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

GERM 2P90

German Cinema

Major film directors and cultural trends in German cinema. Films studied may include those by Herzog, von Trotta, Hirschbiegel, Murnau, Verhoeven, Vilsmaier, von Donnersmarck, Akin and Tykwer.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week; plus weekly film lab.

Prerequisite(s): GERM 1F90 or permission of the instructor.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

GERM 2P92

Language and Literature of the 20th Century

Overview of short narrative texts from pre-World War I to post-World War II. Designed to expand critical reasoning and writing skills, both active and passive vocabularies, and comprehension.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): GERM 1F90 or permission of the instructor.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

GERM 2P95

Language through Film and Literature

Culture, history and politics of German-speaking regions through short prose texts and contemporary films. Emphasis on oral comprehension and reading and writing skills as well as on critical reasoning.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week; plus film lab as required.

Prerequisite(s): GERM 1F90 or permission of the instructor.

Note: this course will be taught in a bilingual format, in English and German. Knowledge of German is not required. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

GERM 3F99

Advanced Language Study

Intensive grammar review and introduction to advanced topics; translation; practice in speaking, writing and comprehension through written and oral projects, discussions, recordings, films and on-line resources.

Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): GERM 2F00 (2F90) or permission of the instructor.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

GERM 3P80

Tutorial II

Advanced study in an area of language, culture, or literature of mutual interest to the student and the instructor. Texts for language practice may be drawn from film, literature or current news sources.

Tutorial, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

JAPANESE COURSES

JAPA 1P00

Introductory Japanese I

Acquisition of language skills, such as writing (Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji), reading, listening and speaking as well as some knowledge of Japanese culture.

Lectures, tutorial, 4 hours per week.

Note: open to students with no background in the Japanese language. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in JAPA 1F00.

JAPA 1P01

Introductory Japanese II

Continued development of acquisition of language skills, such as writing (Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji), reading, listening, and speaking as well as some knowledge of Japanese culture.

Lectures, tutorial, 4 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): JAPA 1P00 or permission of the instructor.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in JAPA 1F00

JAPA 1P80

Intermediate Japanese I

Further development of Japanese grammar, writing, reading and communication skills emphasizing socio-cultural situations.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): JAPA 1F00 (1P00 and 1P01) or permission of the instructor. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

JAPA 1P81

Intermediate Japanese II

Further development of Japanese grammar, writing, reading and communication skills emphasizing socio-cultural situations.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): JAPA 1P80 or permission of the instructor.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

MANDARIN CHINESE COURSES

MAND 1P00

Mandarin Chinese I

Elementary Mandarin focusing on conversation, listening, basic grammatical structures and understanding of relevant customs. Introduction to Pinyin.

Lectures, tutorial, 4 hours per week.

Note: open to students with limited or no background in the language. Not open to native speakers. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

MAND 1P01

Mandarin Chinese II

Conversational Mandarin emphasizing vocabulary building, grammatical structures, customs and cultural knowledge. Introduction of Chinese characters.

Lectures, tutorial, 4 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): MAND 1P00 or permission of the instructor.

Note: Not open to native speakers. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

MAND 1P80

Mandarin Chinese III

Basic written and oral skills for everyday needs emphasizing practical communication and reading of Chinese characters.

Lectures, tutorial, 4 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): MAND 1P01 or permission of the instructor.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

MAND 1P81

Mandarin Chinese IV

Written and oral skills, further development of vocabulary and grammatical structures focusing on writing Chinese characters for practical text development.

Lectures, tutorial, 4 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): MAND 1P80 or permission of the instructor.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURE COURSES

MLLC 1P91

Pre-modern Cultures of Europe

Study of European cultures in the pre-modern era; intellectual trends; artistic, historical, political, de/colonial and religious perspectives.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in SCLC 1F90.

MLLC 1P92

Modern Cultures of Europe

Study of European cultures in the modern era; intellectual trends; artistic, historical, political, de/colonial and religious perspectives.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in SCLC 1F90.

MLLC 2P91

Word Power and Stories we Live by

Exploration of interrelations between discourse and worldviews, through decolonial lenses from various languages, cultures and disciplines. Readings may include Chomsky, Lakoff, Sapir, Skuttnabb-Kangas, Stribbe, Wolf.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: students must have a minimum of 5.0 overall credits or permission of instructor.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

#MLLC 2P93

Critical Practice in the Fine and Performing Arts

(also offered as CANA 2P93, IASC 2P93 and STAC 2P93)

Interdisciplinary approach to key ideas about music, art, dance and drama through critical readings and guided exposure to selected public fine and performing art events. Exploration of issues in aesthetics and criticism using varied theoretical approaches.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): one credit from CANA 1F91, DART 1P91 and 1P92 (1F91/1F93), IASC 1F01 (1F00), STAC 1P50, VISA 1Q98, 1Q99 or permission of the Centre.

Note: event attendance is required; events fees required. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

#MLLC 2P94

Embodied Text: Art Beyond the Artifact

(also offered as CANA 2P94, IASC 2P94 and STAC 2P94)

Functions of art and artifacts outside the conventions associated with words, texts, paintings and scores. Experiencing musical, visual, movement, and theatre vocabularies through exploration of spatial/temporal/aesthetic/embodied forms of art in performance.

Seminar, 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): one credit from CANA 1F91, DART 1P91 and 1P92 (1F91/1F93), IASC 1F01 (1F00), STAC 1P50, VISA 1Q98, or 1Q99 or permission of the Centre.

MLLC 2P95

Introduction to Romance Linguistics

Overview of phonetics, phonology, morphology and syntax of Romance languages; linguistics theories, research methodology and current issues in the study of Romance languages.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): one of FREN 1F90, ITAL 1F90, PORT 1F90, SPAN 1F90 or permission of instructor.

Note: may be counted as part of a major program in French Studies, Hispanic and Latin American Studies or Italian Studies. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

#MLLC 3P01

Media Transformations in The Creative Arts

(also offered as IASC 3P01, STAC 3P01 and VISA 3P01)

Trajectory and influences of new media on the development of and discourses in 20th Century and contemporary creative production including the arts, broadcast, film, video, and electronic arenas such as the internet, games and interactive media. Overview of fundamental concepts, practices and language. Consideration of aesthetics, production, script and story, direction, authorship, collaborative process and distribution.

Lectures, 3 hours per week online.

Prerequisite(s): two STAC, COMM, ENGL, IASC, VISA, WRDS (WRIT) credits or permission of the instructor.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

#MLLC 3P14

Dramatic Creation for Contemporary Cultural Practice

(also offered as DART 3P14, IASC 3P14, STAC 3P14 and VISA 3P14)

Components of dramatic story. Understanding character, dramatic action, structure, direction, improvisation, tempo, rhythm, voice and body potential. Theory and practical application in projects for creators in the arts, media and film.

Seminar, workshop 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): two STAC, COMM, DART, IASC, VISA credits or permission of the instructor.

Note: enrolment limited to 20 students. Materials fee required. Students might need additional materials, which they must supply. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Students will not receive earned credit for STAC 3P14 if DART 3F50, 3P53 or 3P92 have been successfully completed.

*MLLC 3P80

Comparative Analysis of Romance Languages

(also offered as LING 3P80)

Grammatical structures of Romance languages from a contrastive perspective.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): MLLC 2P95 or permission of instructor.

MLLC 3P85

Translation Theories

Historical and contemporary perspectives on translation theories and practices. Topics may include the role of the translator, comparative/contrastive analysis, intercultural equivalence and interference, problems in literary and technical translations.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): one of FREN 1F90, ITAL 1F90, PORT 1F90, SPAN 1F90.

#MLLC 3P96

Landscape Culture

(also offered as STAC 3P96)

Nature in the arts. Historical practice and contemporary expression in all art forms. Landscape theory, garden history, environmental art, public art and artist's gardens. Hybridization of methodologies: conceptual, horticultural, landscape design and landscape architecture.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week

Restriction: students must have a minimum 10.0 overall credits or permission of the instructor.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in WRIT 3P99.

#MLLC 3P99

Interpretive and Critical Writing in the Arts

(also offered as STAC 3P99, VISA 3P99 and WRDS 3P99)

Principles and methodologies for the written presentation and representation of works of art, artists' practice and events within general and specific disciplinary contexts, discourses and frameworks. Examples from across the arts; practice based projects from real world events and performances. Orientation to specialized publics in print and other media.

Seminar, 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): students must have a minimum 10.0 overall credits or permission of the instructor.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in WRIT 3P99.

MLLC 3V90-3V99

Special Topics

Course content will vary depending on the research and interests of instructor.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: students must have 10.0 overall credits or permission of instructor.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

MLLC 4P00

Comparative Studies in Narratives and the Arts

Topics may include orality, testimonial and post-colonial narratives.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to students with a minimum of 10.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): one of FREN 1F90, ITAL 1F90, PORT 1F90, SPAN 1F90 or permission of instructor.

#MLLC 4P01

Creating Social Value from Material Culture

(also offered as IASC 4P01, STAC 4P01 and VISA 4P01)

Theory and practice of creating social value from material culture. Curatorial and interpretive practice in public institutions focusing on art, human and natural history, and science and technology. Informal learning theory, authority structures and community engagement, audience segmentation and selection, exhibit design, and collections development within social and political contexts.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: students must have a minimum 10.0 overall credits or permission of the instructor.

Note: event attendance may be required. Events fees may be required. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

#MLLC 4P03

Renaissance and Colonialism

(also offered as MARS 4P03)

Critical reflections on the idea of the Renaissance in relation to European colonialism in the greater Atlantic world, in late medieval and early modern periods (1400-1700).

Seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to MARS majors with approval to year 4 (honours), FREN (single or combined), FREN (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), HLAS (combined), ITAL (combined) with 15 overall credits.

Note: students in other disciplines may register with permission of the instructor and Director. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

#MLLC 4P72

High and Low Art: Intersections, Exchanges and Flows

(also offered as IASC 4P72 and STAC 4P72)

Exchange between high art and entertainment, considering intertextuality and cultural appropriation; the changing role of museums and community-based arts; and the migration of values and tastes between market-driven and not-for-profit cultural outcomes.

Seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: students must have a minimum 12.0 overall credits or permission of the instructor.

Note: event attendance is required; event fees required. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

*MLLC 4Q80

Historical Romance Linguistics

(also offered as LING 4Q80)

Factors affecting language change: internal history (sounds and inflection) and external forces (politics and society). Methods and theories applied to the historical study of Romance linguistics.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per weeK

Prerequisite(s): MLLC 3P80; one of MLLC 3V90-3V99; one of FREN 1F90, ITAL 1F90, PORT 1F90, SPAN 1F90 or permission of instructor

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MLLC 4P80.

RUSSIAN COURSES

RUSS 1P00

Introductory Russian I

Development of the basic skills in language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking and comprehension).

Lectures, 4 hours per week.

RUSS 1P01

Introductory Russian II

Continued development of the basic skills in language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking and comprehension).

Lectures, 4 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): RUSS 1P00 or permission of the instructor.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

SWAHILI COURSES

SWAH 1P00

Introductory Kiswahili I

Fundamental conversation skills and basic grammatical structures of Kiswahili, focusing on the four basic language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Introduction to major aspects of contemporary Kiswahili culture.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

SWAH 1P01

Introductory Kiswahili II

Continued fundamental conversation skills and basic grammatical structures of Kiswahili, focusing on the four basic language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Introduction to major aspects of contemporary Kiswahili culture.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): SWAH 1P00 or permission of the instructor.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

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