2024-2025 Undergraduate Calendar-Hispanic and Latin American Studies

Last updated: February 27, 2024 @ 12:57PM

Hispanic and Latin American Studies
This program is offered through the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Chair
Carmela Colella

Academic Advisor
Liz Hay

General Information

Administrative Assistant
Violetta Clitheroe

905-688-5550, extension 3312
Mackenzie Chown A240
brocku.ca/modernlanguages

The Hispanic and Latin American Studies program aims to provide students with a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of Iberian (Spanish and Portuguese) and Latin American literatures, languages and cultures within the dynamics of a trans-border and interdisciplinary approach. Students enrolled in the HLAS program mainly work toward dual degrees with majors or minors in other languages and linguistics; and/or combined with a variety of fields, as well as a concentration in Romance Linguistics, as well as a concentration in Spanish and Comparative Studies in Romance Literatures and Cultures. The program equips students with the analytical and experiential skills necessary to pursue graduate research as well as meet the demands of a professional career. Our courses integrate lectures with online modules, small group tutorials and opportunities to apply concepts to real-life situations via internships and community outreach.

The Department also offers a series of courses taught in English (designated MLLC) that may be acceptable for credit toward a degree in Hispanic and Latin American Studies. Students are encouraged to participate in a study program in Latin America, Portugal and/or Spain.

Experiential Learning and Community Outreach Internship

Students have the possibility to engage in courses that promote community engagement and global citizenship. These courses also serve as a medium for linguistic fluency and cultural understanding with career-oriented internship experience. Students have the opportunity of enriching their academic studies and professionalization by being placed with community organizations and agencies. Students have also had the opportunity of participating in international placements.

Third-year Abroad

Students have the opportunity to study during their third year at a Spanish-speaking University. In addition to studying Spanish language, literature and culture, students may also take courses in Business, the Humanities, the Social Sciences and other areas. Students must typically apply in their second year and have credit in SPAN 1F90. In conjunction with programs offered by the International Services and Programs Abroad Office (brocku.ca/international-services).

Students should consult with the Department about other opportunities for intensive study abroad courses at different levels in Spain, Portugal or Latin America. Participants may earn a credit in Portuguese or Spanish language from beginner to advanced as appropriate as well as one-half credit from SPAN 2V90-2V99.

Study in Latin America and Spain
Students should consult with the Department about other opportunities for intensive study abroad courses at different levels in Spain, Portugal or Latin America. Participants may earn a credit in Portuguese or Spanish language from beginner to advanced as appropriate as well as one-half credit from SPAN 2V90-2V99.

Program Notes

Students with one or more courses of high school Spanish or previous university introductory Spanish credit take SPAN 1F90 and may not take SPAN 1F00 without permission of the Department. Permission is granted only in the most exceptional cases.
Students with no formal instruction in Spanish take SPAN 1F00. Heritage speakers with no formal instruction in Spanish need to contact the program coordinator for proper placement.
SPAN and PORT 1F00 are introductory language courses. Students who register in these courses must submit an official high school transcript to the instructor as proof of their level of competence in order to receive Departmental confirmation of registration before the end of the second week of classes (see Undergraduate Academic Calendar). Failure to do so will result in deregistration from the course.
SPAN 1F00 can be used to meet requirements for major programs in Hispanic and Latin American Studies. However, SPAN 1F00 may not be included in a minor program in Hispanic and Latin American Studies.
SPAN 1F00, 1F90, 2P19 and 2P20 constitute a language sequence. Once credit has been obtained in one of these language 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.
PORT 1F00 or 1F90 recommended. Students with one or more years of high school Portuguese standing or previous university Portuguese credit take PORT 1F90 and may not take PORT 1F00 without permission of the Department. Permission is granted only in the most exceptional cases. Students with no formal instruction take PORT 1F00.
Students should meet with the Humanities Academic Adviser and/or Program Coordinator to ensure their choice of courses meets the criteria for the combined major degree.
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.

Combined Major Program

Students may take a combined major in Hispanic and Latin American Studies and a second discipline. For requirements in the other discipline, the student should consult the relevant department/centre. It should be noted that not all departments/centres provide a combined major option.

Honours

Year 1

·	SPAN 1F00 or 1F90 (see program note 1)
·	one credit from the co-major discipline
·	one Sciences context credit
·	one Social Sciences context credit
·	one elective credit (see program note 7)

Year 2

·	SPAN 1F90 or SPAN 2P19 and 2P20
·	one SPAN credit numbered 2(alpha)00 or above, or one half SPAN credit 2(alpha)00 or above and one half credit from: MLLC credit 2P91, 2P95, 2Q93, 2Q95, 3P02, 3P80, 3P85, 3V90-3V99, 4P00, or 4Q80
·	two credits from the co-major discipline
·	one elective credit (see program note 7)

Year 3

·	SPAN 2P19 and 2P20 and one SPAN credit numbered 2(alpha)90 or above, or one and one half SPAN credit numbered 2(alpha)90 or above and one half credit from: MLLC 2P91, 2P95, 2Q93, 2Q95, 3P02, 3P80, 3P85, 3V90-3V99, 4P00, or 4Q80
·	two credits from the co-major discipline
·	one elective credit

Year 4

·	Two SPAN credits numbered 3(alpha)90 or above or one and one half SPAN credits numbered 3(alpha)90 or above and one half credit from: MLLC 3P02, 3P80, 3P85, 3V90-3V99, 4P00, or 4Q80
·	two credits from the co-major discipline
·	one elective credit

Pass

Satisfactory completion of the first three years of the Honours program entitles a student to apply for a Pass degree.

Certificate Program

Certificate in Language and Culture Proficiency

This certificate is intended for non-native Spanish students seeking Spanish language and culture proficiency in preparation for various professional endeavours. Not open to Spanish heritage or native speakers.

The Certificate in Language and Culture Proficiency is awarded upon completion of the following courses with a minimum 70 percent overall average:

·	SPAN 1F90
·	one and one-half credits from SPAN 1F00, 1P95, 2P10, 2P11, 2P19, 2P20, 2P95, 2P96, 2Q98, 2V90-2V99
·	one and one-half credits from SPAN 3F80, 3P93, 3P95, 3P97, 3P98, 3P99, SPAN courses numbered 4(alpha)00 or above

Certificate in Language Proficiency for Native Speakers

This certificate is intended for native-speaking Spanish students seeking language proficiency in preparation for various professional endeavours. Not open to Spanish non-native speakers.

The Certificate in Language Proficiency for Native Speakers is awarded upon completion of the following courses with a minimum 70 percent overall average:

·	SPAN 1F90, 2P19, and SPAN 2P20
·	two credits from SPAN 2P11, 2P95, 3F80, 3P93, 3P98, 3P99, 4P04, 4V60-4V69, MLLC 3P80, 3P85, 4Q80

Minor Program

Minor in Hispanic and Latin American Studies

Students in other disciplines may obtain a Minor in Hispanic and Latin American Studies within their degree program by completing the following courses with a minimum 60 percent average:

·	SPAN 1F90 and 2P19 or 2P20
·	one and one half SPAN credit numbered 1(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
·	one SPAN credit numbered 3(alpha)00 or above

Minor in Spanish Language and Romance Linguistics

·	SPAN 1F90, 2P19 and 2P20
·	one and one-half credit from SPAN 1F00, 2V90-2V99, 3P93, 3P99, 4P04, 4V60-4V69, LATI 1F00, LING 1P94, 1P95, 2P93, MLLC 2P95
·	one-half credit from MLLC/LING 3P80, MLLC 3P85, MLLC/LING 4Q80

Concentration Program

Concentration in Spanish Language and Romance Linguistics
Students may earn a Concentration in Spanish Language and Romance Linguistics by successfully completing the following courses as part of the academic work leading to a BA (Honours) in Hispanic and Latin American Studies

·	two credits from SPAN 1F90, 2P19 and 2P20, 2V90-2V99, LING 1P94, 1P95
·	MLLC 2P95 and one half-credit from SPAN 3P93, 3P99, 4P04, 4V60-4V69, LING 2P93, ITAL 2P94
·	one credit from MLLC 3P85, 3V80-3V89, MLLC/LING 3P80, MLLC/LING 4Q80, LING 4P41
·	one FREN, GERM, ITAL, LATIN, PORT language/linguistics credit numbered 1(alpha)90 to 2(alpha)90

Concentration in Spanish and Comparative Studies in Romance Literatures and Cultures
Students may earn a Concentration in Spanish and Comparative Studies in Romance Literatures and Cultures by successfully completing the following courses as part of the academic work leading to a BA (Honours) in Hispanic and Latin American Studies:

·	two credits from MLLC 1P91, 1P92, 2P91, SPAN 1F90, 1P95, 2P10, 2P11, 2P20, 2P95, 2P96, 2Q98, 2V90-2V99
·	one credit from MLLC 2P95, 3P80, 3P85, 3V90-3V99, 4P00, 4Q80 and two credits from SPAN 3F80, 3P46, 3P90, 3P95, 3P97, 3P98, 3Q63, 3Q91, 3Q92, 4P01, 4P10, 4P60, 4P64, 4P84
·	one credit from MLLC 2P95, 3P80, 3P85, 3V90-3V99, 4P00, 4Q80
·	one FREN, ITAL, literature and/or culture credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 3(alpha)90

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.

PORTUGUESE COURSES

PORT 1F00
Introductory Portuguese Language
Foundations of grammar from a functional perspective through a communicative approach to language learning. Selected texts for practical insights into the customs and cultural contexts of the contemporary Portuguese-speaking world.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Blended.
Note: for students with no background in Portuguese. Students who have taken a previous Portuguese course in high school will not be permitted to take this course. Offered as a blended format. 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.

PORT 1F90
Intermediate Portuguese Language
Review of Portuguese grammar with particular emphasis on written and oral practice. Reading literary and cultural texts for language practice as well as further explore practical insights into the customs and cultural contexts of the contemporary Portuguese-speaking world.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Blended.
Prerequisite(s): PORT 1F00. One or more high school Portuguese credits or permission of instructor.
Note: for students with some background in Portuguese. Offered as a blended format. 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.

SPANISH COURSES

SPAN 1F00
Introductory Spanish Language
Intensive study of Spanish with oral, written and reading practice. Selected readings and multimedia materials for practical insights into the customs and cultural contexts of the contemporary Spanish-speaking world.
Lectures, 3 hours per week. Blended.
Note: for students with no background in the language. Closed to heritage and native speakers of Spanish. Students who have taken a previous Spanish course in high school will not be permitted to take this course. 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.

SPAN 1F90
Intermediate Spanish Language
Intensive Spanish grammar review. Strengthens oral and written skills and further explores literary and cultural modes of expression from the Spanish-speaking world.
Lectures, 4 hours per week. Blended.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1F00; one or more high school Spanish 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.

SPAN 1P95
Conquest and Colonization
Introduction to Ancient American and Iberian civilizations and early Latin America through critical study of European colonialism and contestatory colonial agencies of Africans, Creoles, Native Americans, Mestizos and Europeans.
Lectures, 3 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.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in INTC 1P95.

SPAN 2P09
Ascent of Latin America and the Caribbean
(also offered as HIST 2P09)
From Independence starting in 1791 up to present. Topics include colonial reform, nation-building and nationalisms, republicanism and political activism, democracy, populism, revolutionary governments, dictatorship, and state terror; culture wars and constitutional amendments; transnational solidarity, human rights and environmental justice movements.
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.

SPAN 2P10
Latin American Cultures Since Independence
(also offered as MLLC 2P10)
Social, political and cultural history of the Latin American nations through text and images. Topics include cultural hybridization and identity.
Lectures, 3 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.

SPAN 2P11
Iberian Cultures
(also offered as MLLC 2P11)
Formation of Iberian cultures, Spanish and Portuguese, to modern times, in the contexts of social, political, religious, intellectual, literary, and artistic themes and developments. Topics include multicultural and cross-cultural influences, maritime explorations, globalization, diasporic identities, traditions, and innovations, as a reflection of Iberian society in different historical periods. Use of print and visual media texts.
Lecture, minimum 36 hours per term.
Note: given in English. Offered online. No knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese required.

SPAN 2P19
Spanish Language: Review and Practice
Comprehensive grammar review. Emphasis on language structure, style and critical thinking through print and visual media texts.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 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. Experiential opportunities and Community Service Learning component for interested students.

SPAN 2P20
Survey of Literary and Cultural Texts
Language review, critical writing skills and research methods through the study of major literary and cultural texts.
Lectures, seminar; 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2P19. SPAN 1F90 with 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. Experiential opportunities and Community Service Learning component for interested students.

SPAN 2P87
Blood, Genealogy and Identity in Medieval and Early Modern Spain
(also offered as MARS 2P87)
Significance of genealogy and blood (ie. limpieza de sangre or blood purity statutes), in the shaping of categories and forms of identification pertaining to Jewish, Muslim and Christian populations, and emerging New Christian groups like Conversos and Moriscos.
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.

SPAN 2P95
Latin American and Iberian Film
(also offered as FILM 2P95 and MLLC 2Q97)
Iberian and Latin American film representations of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, exile/migration and politics. Emphasis on national and transnational cultural and socio-political contexts and on the study of national/regional cinema movements.
Lecture, minimum 36 hours per term.
Note: delivered online. Spanish and Portuguese language films with English subtitles. Given in English.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in FILM 2P95, INTC 2P95, MLLC 2Q97, and SPAN 2P82.

SPAN 2P96
Indigenous Latin America
(also offered as MLLC 2P96)
Interdisciplinary approach to the study of Indigenous peoples, languages, cultures and narrative traditions of Portuguese and Spanish-speaking Americas, focusing on the significance of storytelling, orality's role, and other narrative forms in the transmission of language and culture in the construction of collective memory. Effects of globalization, digital media, and technology on these languages and cultures.
Lecture, minimum 36 hours per term.
Note: delivered online. Given in English. No knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese required.

SPAN 2Q98
Introduction to Chicanx and Latinx Studies
(also offered as ENGL 2Q98 and WGST 2Q98)
Interdisciplinary approach to the study of the Chicanx and Latinx historical and social experience in the pre-colonial indigenous era, Spanish colonial era, and contemporary contexts. Role of the writer, culture, and literature in the context of decolonization. Questions of identity discussed from feminist, masculinity (machismo), and gender perspectives. Topics on memory, space, and political dimensions of the text.
Lectures, seminar, 3 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.

SPAN 2V90-2V99
Culture in Spanish- and Portuguese-Speaking Regions
Culture of a country or region in its geographical context. Background preparation research preceding an intensive study period on location. Course content will vary, depending on research interest of instructor.
Restriction: permission of the Department.
Note: students are expected to pay their own expenses.

SPAN 3F80
Im/migrant and Community Outreach Internship
Examination of the im/migrant, refugee and newcomer experience in relation to socio-political, cultural and linguistic power dynamics. Promotes community engagement with career-oriented internship experience.
Lectures, 1 hour per week; 60 experience hours.
Restriction: permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): one SPAN credit numbered 2(alpha)00 or above. Permission of the instructor.
Note: may be offered as a blended format. Offered in the Spring/Summer session. Students will be placed with community organizations and agencies. Placement abroad may be available. Students will be required to provide their own transportation and prepare learning objectives, participate in a site visit, write a work term report and receive a successful work term performance evaluation in consultation with professor. Open to students interested in pursuing various internships in areas of intercultural relations and international professionalization in various fields depending on the student's linguistic background. 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.

SPAN 3P46
Politics of Latin America
(also offered as POLI 3P46)
Survey of governments and politics of selected Latin American states. Topics may include human insecurity, political institutions, democracy and authoritarianism, populism, revolutions and revolutionaries, social movements and protest, gender and ethnicity, human rights.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): one POLI credit numbered 1(alpha)90 to 1(alpha)99 or permission of the instructor.
Note: POLI 2P31 and 2P32 and (2F30) strongly recommended. 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.

SPAN 3P90
Early Modern Spanish Literature and Culture
Themes and trends in 16th- and 17th-century Spanish drama, prose and poetry, evolution of a national theatre, picaresque, and birth of the modern novel. Film adaptations of key texts to aid comprehension and to consider performative culture.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): one SPAN credit numbered 2(alpha)00 or above 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.

SPAN 3P93
Advanced Language and Discourse
Study of the Spanish language through the analysis of various genres of texts, stylistics and discursive features. Integration of literature, culture and film. Focus on critical thinking, interpretation and critical discourse analysis.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): one SPAN credit numbered 2(alpha)00 or above 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.

SPAN 3P95
Contemporary Latin American Narrative
Multidisciplinary approach (historical, sociological, psychological, mythical) to the study of texts from a variety of cultures and genres.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2P19 or 2P20 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.

SPAN 3P97
Modern Spanish Literature and Culture
Crises of national identity in poetry and narrative; literary theories dealing with genre, conventions of romanticism, naturalism, realism in context of Iberian culture.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): one SPAN credit numbered 2(alpha)00 or above 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.

SPAN 3P98
Testimonial Production in Latin America
(also offered as PCUL 3P90)
Historiography, collective memory versus official history, relation of past to future, oral history and its transcription into testimonial literature.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: 10.0 overall credits or permission of the instructor.
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.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PCUL 3P90.

SPAN 3P99
Hispanic Linguistics
Overview of major trends and issues in Spanish and Portuguese linguistics. Topics may include language variation and change, historical linguistics, language contact, dialectology, sociolinguistics, text linguistics. Emphasis on linguistic aspects and theory-driven approaches.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): 10.0 overall credits or permission of the instructor.
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.

SPAN 3Q63
Africans in the Early Modern Iberian Atlantic
(also offered as MARS 3Q63)
Experiences and narratives of Africans in the South Atlantic, linking Iberia, West Africa and the Americas (1400-1700).
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.

SPAN 3Q91
Renaissance Perceptions of Indigenous Cultures
(also offered as HIST 3Q91 and MARS 3Q91)
Perceptions and views of indigenous American peoples and civilizations in Renaissance Europe, drawing from written accounts, histories of the Indies, and visual representations of Incas, Aztecs and Mayans.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): one SPAN, HIST or MARS credit numbered 1(alpha)90 to 2(alpha)99 or permission of the instructor.
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.

SPAN 3Q92
Moors, New Christians and Renegades
(also offered as HIST 3Q92 and MARS 3Q92)
Contesting identity categories resulting from exchanges and interactions of Christians and Muslims in the early modern Mediterranean world, through the study of historical and fictional primary sources.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): one SPAN, HIST or MARS credit numbered 1(alpha)90 to 2(alpha)99 or permission of the instructor.
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.

SPAN 3Q95
Directed Studies
Program of study through research and readings designed in consultation with the faculty member directing the course.
Prerequisite(s): open to HLAS combined majors or minor with a minimum of 10.0 overall credits and permission of the instructor.
Note: students are responsible for arranging their directed study course with a faculty member. 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.

SPAN 4F80
Im/migrant and Community Outreach Research and Internship
Advanced research in the im/migrant, refugee and newcomer experience by expanding on the theme of socio-political, cultural and linguistic power dynamics. Promotes community engagement with career-oriented internship experience.
Lectures, 1 hour per week; 60 volunteer/experience hours.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3F80 or permission of instructor.
Note: offered in Spring/Summer session. Students will be placed with community organizations and agencies. Placement abroad may be available. Students will be required to provide their own transportation and prepare learning objectives, participate in a site visit, write a work term report, a major research paper and receive a successful work term performance evaluation in consultation with professor. Open to students interested in pursuing various internships in areas of intercultural relations and international professionalization in various fields depending on the student's linguistic background. 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.

SPAN 4P01
Latin American Women's Perspectives
(also offered as WGST 4P01)
Cultural production of Latin American women and their impact on society through a wide selection of media such as art, film, literature and popular culture. Theoretical perspectives on self, identity, culture, and power.
Lectures, seminar 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): 10.0 overall credits or permission of the instructor.
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.

SPAN 4P04
Translation: Applications
Translation theory and its applications in Spanish to English to Spanish. Lexical, morphological, syntactic and semantic interrelation between source text and target text; application of translation methodologies to a variety of texts in various fields.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2P19, SPAN 2P20 or permission of the instructor.
Note: MLLC 3P85 strongly recommended. 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.

SPAN 4P10
Readings in Medieval Iberian Cultures
Study of medieval cultural traditions through the early 15th century and their historical contexts.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): 10.0 overall credits or permission of the instructor.
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.

SPAN 4P60
Monstrous Women in Hispanic Arts and Cultures
(also offered as PCUL 4P60 and WGST 4P60)
Depiction of women as monstrous or deviant in art, film, literature and popular culture. Feminist literary theory of alterity (otherness). Theoretical perspectives on self, identity, culture, sexuality, and power.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): 10.0 overall credits or permission of the instructor.
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.

SPAN 4P64
Island Narratives: Re-imagining Ibero-American Insular Worlds
Multidisciplinary approach to the study of the island imaginary. Concepts of insular narrative spaces and the Other, language, literature and cultural translatability, oral storytelling tradition, and emerging and emergent narrative identities.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): 10.0 overall credits or permission of the instructor.
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.

SPAN 4P84
Diaspora/Diasporas: Cross-cultural Texts and Context
Critical approaches to 'diaspora-space' and 'diaspora-times' in the formation of narrative identity across travel writing (diaries, chronicles, letters) autobiographies, and oral narrative discourse. Diasporic parameters focus on Ibero-Afro/Latin America.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): 10.0 overall 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.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in SPAN 4V66.

SPAN 4V60-4V69
Special Research Topics
Course content may vary, depending on research interests of instructor.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): two SPAN credits numbered 3(alpha)00 or above.