SPAN2503 (S20B): SPANISH TO ENGLISH TRANSLATION II (3 credits, Semester 2)
| PRE-REQUISITE: |
SPAN2501 Spanish Language IIA |
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| CO-REQUISITE: |
SPAN2502 Spanish Language IIB |
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This course has been designed to provide students of Spanish with a marketable skill. It introduces them to basic translation concepts and helps them to develop an understanding of the translation process. The course provides a learning experience in both Spanish and English. Its main objective will be to sensitize students to important differences between the two languages (grammatical structure, vocabulary, word order, verb tenses etc.). Students will begin to develop the competence to translate Spanish texts into English. Learning activities will involve intensive practice using short exercises and translation of extended authentic Spanish texts. In addition to building vocabulary in both languages, students will improve their reading comprehension skills in Spanish and sharpen their English expression. |
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| COURSE MATERIAL : |
Translation Booklet to be purchased in the Departmental Office. |
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| RECOMMENDED READING: |
A Manual of Spanish Translations. Zaro, J.J and Truman M. SGEL, 1998
Thinking Spanish Translation A Course in Translation . Hervey, S. et al
Method : Spanish to English, Routledge, 1995 |
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| DICTIONARIES PRESCRIBED: |
Bilingual Dictionary (Collins, Harper)
English Thesaurus
Business Spanish Dictionary - Peter Collin Publishing, 1993
Monolingual Dictionary |
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| INSTRUCTION: |
3 tutorial hours per week |
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| EVALUATION: |
2 one-hour class tests |
25% each |
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Two-hour Final Exam |
50% |
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SPAN2302 (S23B): 20TH CENTURY SPANISH AMERICAN NARRATIVE (3 credits, Semester 1)
This course will focus on various aspects of Spanish American narrative since the early 20th century. It is designed to allow students to explore the literary representation of issues such as politics, race, history, gender and culture, which are treated in this narrative. It will examine some of the major developments in the form of the novel and methods of narration.
| PRE-REQUISITE: |
SPAN1002 or SPAN1199 and one First Year 3-credit course in Spanish, French or English Literature. |
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| PRESCRIBED TEXT: |
Crónica de una muerte anunciada by Gabriel García Márquez
El túnel : Ernesto Sábato
Pedro Páramo : Juan Rulfo |
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| INSTRUCTION: |
Two lectures and one Tutorial per week |
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| EVALUATION: |
Written Tutorial Presentation |
10% |
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1 Essay |
30% |
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2-hour Final Exam |
60% |
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SPAN2405 (S 24N): SPANISH PENINSULAR NARRATIVE AND FILM (3 credits, Semester I)
The course is designed to expose the student to derive aspects of Spanish narrative and film across time. The study of a film is included as it is recognized that film is an extension of literary activity and is very much part of the cultural life of the present generation. The emphasis will be on the film's themes and analysis of their presentation. The course seeks to expose students to:
• the literary and socio-historical and political circumstances that inform the works studied
• the themes addressed by the selected artists
• the techniques employed by the selected authors / screen writers
At the end of the course students will be able to:
• analyze critically the subjects and technical features of the prescribed texts and film
• interpret them within the contexts presented
| PRE-REQUISITE: |
SPAN1199 or SPAN 1002 (Spanish Language I B) and other literature course from any Department |
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| PRESCRIBED TEXT: |
La ilustre fregona by Miguel de Cervantes
Niebla by Miguel de Unamuno
Las bicicletas son para el verano by Jaime Chavarri (film)
Ultimas tardes con Teresa by Juan Marsé |
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| SECONDARY FILMS: |
Ay! Carmela by Carlos Saura |
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| INSTRUCTION: |
Two lectures and one Tutorial per week |
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| EVALUATION: |
Written Tutorial Presentation |
10% |
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1 Essay |
30% |
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2-hour Final Exam |
60% |
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SPAN2501 (S 25A): SPANISH LANGUAGE IIA (3 credits, Semester 1), (IS, MIE)
This course enables students to continue developing and improving their levels of competence in reading listening, writing and speaking. The cultural component is an important part of the course. Students are exposed to cultural manifestations from the Hispanic culture by use of authentic written and oral materials. At the end of the course the student will be able to:
1. read, analyze and understand a linguistically advanced text in Spanish related to different topics.
2. write in Spanish with fair command of appropriate syntax, vocabulary and style.
3. translate into Spanish different types of texts containing the grammar issues as well as the vocabulary studied.
4. fairly understand native speakers.
5. Express themselves orally with a fair command of the language.
The course covers :
• Reading comprehension: reading skills are developed through interpretation and analysis of passages from En Marcha 4
as well as other reading selections chosen by the lecturer. Written creative Expression (Composition): writing skills are developed by offering model texts as well as specific exercises
to provide students with the necessary tools for writing letters, articles, reports, etc.
• Listening comprehension. This includes sessions in the language laboratory which will give the students further practice
in understanding, processing and reporting information in Spanish spoken at a normal speed by native speakers.
• Conversation/Oral expression. These classes provide students with a forum for discussion based on a variety of subjects
and personal interests.
• Translation into Spanish: Translation exercises serve to compare and contrast grammar issues as well as expand the
vocabulary i ntroduced in class.
| PRE-REQUISITE: |
SPAN1002 (Spanish Language 1B) |
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| PRESCRIBED TEXT: |
Español en Marcha No.4
Curso de Español como lengua extranjera. ELE. Editorial Sociedad General Española
de Libreria, S.A. 2006. Autores: Castro, Francisca,Rodero, Ignacio y Sardinero, Carmen
A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish : Carmen Butt and John Benjamin
Bi-lingualDictionary: Collins or Appleton Cuyas) |
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| INSTRUCTION: |
6 hours per week: 4 tutorials, 1 conversation, and 1 lab |
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| EVALUATION: |
2 in-course Tests (50%) |
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Reading Comprehension |
25% |
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Oral |
25% |
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Final Exams (50%) |
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Listening Comprehension |
20% |
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Written Creative Expression (Composition) |
20% |
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Translation into Spanish |
10% |
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STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO COME TO CLASSES WITH MATERIAL PREPARED IN ADVANCE AS ADVISED BY THE TUTORS |
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SPAN2502 (S 25B): SPANISH LANGUAGE IIB (IS,MIE) (3 credits, Semester 2)
RATIONALE: This course is the sequel to SPAN2501. Students will be expected to have developed a higher level of competence in all areas at the end of this course: reading comprehension, oral expression, listening comprehension, translation and composition.
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
• read, analyze and understand a linguistically more complex texts in Spanish related to different topics.
• write in Spanish with fair command of appropriate syntax, vocabulary and style.
• translate into Spanish different types of texts containing the grammar issues as well as the vocabulary studied.
• fairly understand native speakers as well as TV and radio programs.
• express themselves orally with a fair command of the language.
The course covers:
• Reading comprehension: reading skills are developed through interpretation and analysis of text from the manual as well as other reading selections chosen by the lecturer.
Excerpts from Literary works from Spanish American writers will be used.
• Written creative Expression (Composition): writing skills are developed by offering model texts as well as specific
exercises to provide students with the necessary tools for writing articles, reports, arguments, etc.
• Listening comprehension. This includes sessions in the language laboratory which will give the students further practice in understanding,
processing and reporting information in Spanish spoken at a normal speed by native speakers.
Audio-visual materials will be included.
• Conversation/Oral expression. These classes provide students with a forum for discussion based on a variety of
subjects and personal interests. Panel presentations will be included as to develop the abilities of oral presentations
on a higher language registry.
• Translation into Spanish: Translation exercises serve to compare and contrast grammar issues as well as expand
the vocabulary introduced in class.
| PRE-REQUISITE: |
SPAN2501 (Spanish Language IIA) |
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| PRESCRIBED TEXT: |
Español en Marcha No.4
Curso de Español como lengua extranjera. ELE. Editorial Sociedad General Española
de Libreria, S.A. 2006. Autores: Castro, Francisca,Rodero, Ignacio y Sardinero, Carmen
A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish : Carmen Butt and John Benjamin
Bi-lingualDictionary: Collins or Appleton Cuyas) |
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| INSTRUCTION: |
6 hours per week: 4 tutorials, 1 conversation, and 1 lab |
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| EVALUATION: |
2 in-course Tests (50%) |
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Reading Comprehension |
25% |
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Oral |
25% |
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Final Exams (50%) |
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Listening Comprehension |
20% |
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Written Creative Expression (Composition) |
20% |
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Translation into Spanish |
10% |
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SPAN2705 (S 27E): LITERATURE OF THE SPANISH CARIBBEAN (3 credits, Semester II )
The aims of the course are as follows:
(a) To expose students to a selection of literary works produced by writers from the Spanish- speaking Caribbean
(b) To examine the responses of the writers to issues associated with their respective societies. These issues include race, neo- colonialism, gender and the search for identity. Works will be selected from different genres and the literary devices associated with these genres will be examined.
| PRE-REQUISITE: |
SPAN1002 and one First Year 3-credit course in Spanish, French or English Literature. |
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| PRESCRIBED TEXT: |
Los soles truncos by René Marqués
Papeles de Pandora by Rosario Ferré
El Reino de este mundo by Alejo Carpentier |
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| INSTRUCTION: |
3 hours per week |
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| EVALUATION: |
Written Tutorial Presentation |
10% |
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1 Essay |
30% |
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2-hour Final Exam |
60% |
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LEVEL III
SPAN3001 (S 30A): SPANISH TO ENGLISH TRANSLATION III (3 credits, Semester 1) (CW)
This course will build on the foundation provided by SPAN2503 and give students in their final year practice in the translation of a variety of documents from Spanish to English. These will include newspaper articles on current regional and global issues, speeches, formal correspondence, journal articles and business-related documents). Learning activities will include oral translation and translation editing. Performance in the course will be a useful indicator of aptitude for graduate level translation.
| PRE-REQUISITE: |
A minimum B pass in SPAN2502 Spanish Language IIB |
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| CO-REQUISITE: |
S3502 Spanish Language IIIA |
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| PRESCRIBED TEXT: |
Translation Booklet available from the Department Office
English Thesaurus
Spanish-English/English-Spanish Dictionary
Business Spanish Dictionary – Peter Colin |
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| RECOMMENDED: |
Spanish to English : Thinking Spanish Translation, A Course in Translation Method: Hervey, S et al, Routledge, 1995
Reference
Mastering Business Spanish Vocabulary - A Thematic Approach. Meliveo, E and
Knerr E., Barron's Educational Series, 1997.
Newspaper Spanish - A Vocabulary of Administrative and Commercial Idiom. Kelly, C and Montserrat , L. Univ. Of Wales P. 1995.
Monolingual Dictionary
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| INSTRUCTION: |
3 seminar classes per week |
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| EVALUATION: |
2 one-hour class tests |
25% each |
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Two-hour Final Exam |
50% |
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SPAN3002 (S 30B): BUSINESS SPANISH (3 credits, Semester 2) (MV)
At the end of the course students will be able to:
• Understand general business concepts and terminology used in the Hispanic business world.
• Understand different types of business communications and documents most commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries.
• Prepare and write fairly well different types of business documents and correspondence using the appropriate business repertoire.
• Translate into Spanish certain types of correspondence and documents using the appropriate business terminology and technical vocabulary.
• Relate at the socio-cultural and psychological levels to some “social and business-related cultural patterns of the Hispanic World.”
| PRE-REQUISITE: |
A Pass in SPAN2199 or SPAN2502 (Spanish Language II) |
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| CO-REQUISITE: |
SPAN3502 Spanish Language IIIB |
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| PRESCRIBED TEXT: |
Éxito Comercial : Prácticas Administrativas y Contextos Culturales : Doyle et al.
Business Spanish Dictionary : Peter Collin |
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| INSTRUCTION: |
3 hours distributed as follows:
1 hour Business theory; review of business terminology, technical and commercial terms, techniques and approaches in the writing and interpreting of business communications and documents
2 hours: Use of business terminology, technical and commercial terms; comprehension and interpretation of business communications and documents; composition of business correspondence, commercial documents and advertisements in Spanish, translation into Spanish. |
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| EVALUATION: |
1 In-course test |
40% |
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2-hour Final Exam |
60% |
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SPAN3501 (S 35A): SPANISH LANGUAGE IIIA (3 credits, Semester 1) (MV)
This advanced course enables students to achieve a high level of competence in reading, listening, writing and speaking for real-life communication. The cultural dimension of language learning is an important aspect of the course. Authentic material is used to explore different aspects of the culture of Spanish-speaking people. At the end of the course students will be able to:
a) Read critically, analyse and understand a linguistically advanced and challenging text in Spanish expressing complex concepts and ideas in a variety of styles. Grasp the nuances of the language where the syntax, lexicon, idiomatic expressions and regionalism are concerned.
b) Write in Spanish with a fair/good command of appropriate syntax, vocabulary and style.
c) Translate into Spanish different types of texts which are not highly technical or highly specialized.
d) Understand fairly well native speakers of Spanish and function in a conference or work place situation where they have to Interact in Spanish
e) Express themselves orally with a fair/good command of the language on a variety of topics in real life situations
f) Interact effectively with native speakers of Spanish.
The course involves mostly work in Spanish. It covers five main areas which develop both comprehension and production of Spanish
• Reading Comprehension: Reading skills are developed through interpretation and analysis of passages from Punto Final and supplementary material. Emphasis is placed on students' understanding of complex concepts, thoughts and ideas and the acquisition of new vocabulary. Specific grammatical structures in the reading passages are analyzed and practised through a variety of oral and written communicative activities which enable students to express their own views in Spanish.
• Translation into Spanish : Translation exercises serve to develop the mastery and correct use of grammar. Different types of material will be used, including formal, informal, semi-formal, technical, and literary texts. This activity also involves discussion of the socio-cultural aspects of the Spanish language.
• Written Creative Expression (Composition ) : Practical exercises in composition writing include training in the principles and techniques of essay writing: the outline, the paragraph, the sentence structure, grammatical correctness, development of ideas.
• Listening Comprehension : Sessions in the language laboratory will give students further practice in understanding, processing and reporting information in Spanish spoken at a normal speed by native speakers. Audio-visual material will include news broadcasts, reports for Spanish speakers, programmes on topical issues, culture and daily life in the Hispanic world and other geopolitical regions. Students will be given practice in note-taking, writing up answers and comments as well as commenting on and interpreting orally the material heard.
• Conversation/Oral expression : These classes provide students with a forum for free discussion of a variety of subjects of topical or personal interest and other activities such as debates, interviews and short presentations/talks.
| PRE-REQUISITE: |
A pass in SPAN2199 or SPAN2502 |
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| CO-REQUISITE: |
SPAN3502 Spanish Language IIIB |
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| PRESCRIBED TEXT: |
¡ Sigue! ! Connor J Erad
Translation Pamphlet (to be purchased in the Department)
A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish: Carmen Butt & John Benjamin |
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| INSTRUCTION: |
6 hours: 4 tutorials, 1 conversation, 1 lab |
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| EVALUATION: |
2 In-course tests (50%) |
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Reading Comprehension |
25% |
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Oral |
25% |
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Final Exams (50%) |
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Listening Comprehension |
20% |
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Written Creative Expression (Composition) |
20% |
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Translation into Spanish |
10% |
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SPAN3502 (S 35B): SPANISH LANGUAGE IIIB (3 credits, Semester 2) (MV)
This advanced course is the sequel to S35A. It will enable students to achieve a higher level of competence in reading listening, writing and speaking for real-life communication. The cultural dimension of language learning is an important aspect of the course. Authentic material is used to explore different aspects of the culture of Spanish-speaking people. At the end of the course students will be able to:
• Read critically analyse and understand a linguistically more advanced and challenging text in Spanish expressing more complex concepts and ideas in a variety of styles. Have a good grasp of the nuances of the language where the syntax, lexicon, idiomatic expression and regionalism are concerned.
• Write in Spanish with a much better command of appropriate syntax, vocabulary and style.
• Translate into Spanish different types of texts which are not highly technical or highly specialized.
• Understand quite well native speakers of Spanish and function in a conference or work place situation here they have to interact in Spanish.
• Express themselves with a good command of the language on a variety of topics in real life situations.
• Interact effectively with native speakers of Spanish.
The course involves mostly work in Spanish covering the same five main areas as S35A.
Receptive and productive skills are developed through more complex and challenging exercises and activities in Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, Translation into Spanish, Written Creative Expression and Conversation.
Students will undertake more in-depth analysis of reading passages regarding concepts, thoughts ideas and specific grammatical structures with special attention to oral and written activities. Their skills in translation will continue to be developed at a higher level through a variety of material. Practical exercises in written creative expression will allow them to improve their mastery and correct use of grammar and to express their own view in a more flexible framework.
Listening Comprehension sessions will continue to give them further and more challenging practice through a variety of audio-visual material taken from authentic and real daily life situations in the Hispanic world and cultural information. Conversation classes provide students with more challenging opportunities for interactivities and use of skills acquired throughout the course.
| PRE-REQUISITE: |
A pass in S35A |
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| PRESCRIBED TEXT: |
Translation Pamphlet (to be purchased in the Department)
Siguel! Connor J Erad |
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| INSTRUCTION: |
6 hours: 4 tutorials, 1 conversation, 1 lab |
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| EVALUATION: |
2 In-course tests (50%) |
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Reading Comprehension |
25% |
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Oral |
25% |
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Final Exams (50%) |
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Listening Comprehension |
20% |
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Written Creative Expression (Composition) |
20% |
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Translation into Spanish |
10% |
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SPAN3301 (S 33A): ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY CUBAN CULTURE (3 credits, Semester 2) (Research-linked course)
[NOTE: This course may be taken to satisfy the Caribbean Studies (AR3X0) requirement and the requirement for the major], (JP)
This course examines the experimentation and controversies expressed in literature and deriving from the revolutionary contexts in Cuba since 1959. Students will be required to select a research topic at the start of the course.
| PRE-REQUISITE: |
SPAN1002 and one First Year 3-credit course in Spanish, French or English Literature. |
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| SYLLABUS: |
Introductory review
Three of the following areas:
• Race issues (Selections from literature and film)
• Testimonio ( Cimarrón)
• Teatro Escambray and its influence
• Gender Issues: selected authors/texts/films
• Cuban Dissent: Padilla, Cruz Valela etc. |
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| INSTRUCTION: |
1 Lecture, 2 Seminar hours per week |
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| EVALUATION: |
Research Essay |
35% |
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1 Tutorial Presentation (written) |
15% |
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2-hour Final Exam |
50% |
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SPAN3302 (S 33B): LITERATURE OF CUBAN REVOLUTION (3 credits, Semester I) (not offered in 2009-2010)
This course examines the impact of the Cuban Revolution on literature in that society. The varied responses to radical social and political change and a changed ideological environment will be considered through the traditional genres, within the context of the interaction of the state with cultural and literary expression.
| PRE-REQUISITE: |
SPAN1002 and one First Year 3-credit course in Spanish, French or English Literature. |
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| SYLLABUS: |
The Revolution: historical contexts and literary setting.
The State and Culture: Policy and issues
Traditional genres
Textual study (normally 3 areas):
a) The novel (Manuel Cofiño: La última mujer y el próximo combate.
b) Short story ( Los años duros: Jesús Díaz:)
c) Poetry (Selections of poems, Nicolas Guillén)
d) Theatre ( Sta. Camila de la Habana Vieja) |
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| INSTRUCTION: |
2 Lectures, 1 Tutorial per week |
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| EVALUATION: |
Essay |
25% |
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1 Tutorial Presentation (written) |
15% |
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2-hour Final Exam |
60% |
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SPAN3702 (S 37B): SPANISH AMERICAN WOMEN'S NARRATIVE (3 credits, Semester 1) (PR)
The course involves a study of the contribution made by female writers to the corpus of 20th century Spanish American fiction. The focus will be on female concerns and more specifically on the strategies used in the treatment of gender issues. The critical approach to be used will draw on Feminist Literary Theory. At the end of the course students will be asked to demonstrate understanding of the feminist approach to literary study and of the differences in the representation of gender by individual authors.
| PRE-REQUISITE: |
SPAN1002 and a First Year 3-credit course in Spanish, French or English Literature. |
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| TEXTS: |
Como agua para chocolate : Laurel Esquivel
Eva Luna : Isabel Allende
Querido Diego, te abraza Quiela : Elena Poniatowska |
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| INSTRUCTION: |
Two Lectures and one Tutorial per week. |
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| EVALUATION: |
Essay |
30% |
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1 Tutorial Presentation (written) |
10% |
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2-hour Final Exam |
60% |
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SPAN3714 (S 37N) LATIN AMERICAN FILM (3 credits, Semester 2) (CW)
[N.B.] This course may be taken as a substitute for AR3X0 to satisfy the Faculty's Level 3 Research requirement]
Pre-requisite: A pass in Level II Spanish Language (SPAN2501)and a Level I course in Spanish, French or English Literature
This course is designed to enhance knowledge of the twentieth-century Latin America scene, generally, and of its cinematographic representation, in particular. Students' critical skills will be developed through the analysis of themes and techniques in different film genres.
At the end of the course, students will be able to
• discuss the relationship between Latin American film and Latin American society
• use appropriate vocabulary to talk and write about films produced in Latin
• apply the analytical techniques acquired in the study of literary texts to the study of film
• critically analyze and compare different film versions of the Latin American experience
• evaluate the modes of representation of different themes in film
• conduct independent research on a film-based topic
uidelines will be provided on how to read and write about film. Classes will take the form of seminar discussions involving students' active participation in dialogues with each other and with the course instructor, rather than through the traditional lecture method. A comparative approach will be used to foster awareness of the differences and similarities in the representation of the Latin American experience across national boundaries. In addition to the six films studied during the course, each student will write an independent research essay on a film of his / her choice.
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Independent Research Essay (c. 3000 words) |
35% |
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Written Tutorial Presentation |
15% |
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Final Exam (2 hours) |
50% |
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