Course Descriptions
Language
LANG courses are offered through the Modern Languages department, but do not focus on building competence in a single language. Rather they involve comparative study of several languages or of cultural works in more than one language, and are open to students outside this department. Each course has its own prerequisites. Students are asked to check with the Modern Languages Department regarding placement, course availability, instructor and content. Courses numbered 300 and 400 may count towards completion of degree program requirements; students are advised to consult with the B.A. Advisor.
Course offerings vary from year to year. Check Generate a Timetable for available course offerings.
LANG 240 (3) The Romance Languages
This course is taught in English. An introduction to the development of linguistic structures in the Romance languages, focusing on Spanish and French, but include elements of the other national and regional Romance languages, and an overview of how they evolved from Classical Latin. (3:0:0)
Prerequisite: One of French 12 immersion, FRCH 122, SPAN 201, or permission of the instructor.
LANG 350 (3) Reading Knowledge in the Romance Languages
An examination of grammar and vocabulary to enable students to understand scholarly texts. Intended primarily to prepare students for reading knowledge examinations in their advanced programs, and may also be used as an entry-level course for students with no previous background in French or Spanish. (3:0:0)
Prerequisite: Assessment by instructor required.
LANG 390 (3) Internship
Voluntary service in a language-learning context. This can be on campus, in the public school system, or with a community agency; examples include tutoring or guided reading groups in schools, conversation groups or cultural events series on campus, or working with the Francophone Association or the Multicultural Society. (0:0:0 —120)
Prerequisite: Third-year standing and minimum 3 upper-level credits in the relevant language, or native-speaker status.
LANG 417 (3) Special Topics in Romance Culture
Topics may include but are not limited to: cinema, theatre, literature of political engagement. This course may be taken more than once for credit, on different topics, to a maximum of 3 times. This course is taught in English. (3:0:0)
Prerequisite: Completion of 6 credits in 300-level Spanish or French.
LANG 470 (3) Translation Studies I
An introduction to the theory and practice of translation, focusing on translation across historical and geographical varieties of English; translation from foreign languages, the Bible, the classics, and First Nations literature into English; and on Canadian bilingualism and the creation of a national identity. (3:0:0)
Prerequisite: Third-year standing.
LANG 471 (3) Translation Studies II
A continuation of Translation Studies I, focusing on the history of translation theory in the Western tradition and an introduction to dominant 20th century linguistic, philosophical, and cultural studies approaches in translation theory. (3:0:0)
Prerequisite: Third-year standing.