Spanish
The option of the Challenge examination is available for students wishing to “challenge” a language course when they feel that they have the necessary proficiency in it, providing their proficiency is equivalent to the requirements of the course challenged. The Challenge exam has the following parts:
- Written (grammar and vocabulary testing).
- Oral expression and comprehension.
- Listening comprehension.
- Reading comprehension and composition.
The Challenge exam is NOT available for students whose mother tongue is the same as the language that they wish to challenge. For more information on Prior Learning Assessment and the Challenge program, please consult the Prior Learning Assessment department. “Advance standing” without credit may be granted where warranted. Note: Native speakers of Spanish may not take 100-level (or 200-level) Spanish courses for credit, but they can challenge SPAN 300 and SPAN 301. All Spanish courses have a required laboratory component.
SPAN 100 (3) Beginning Spanish I
Students will begin to acquire basic skills in writing, reading, oral expression and comprehension. Emphasis will be placed on essential grammatical structures and the development of communication skills. Suitable for students with no previous Spanish or less than grade 11 Spanish. (3:0:1)
Prerequisite: None.
SPAN 101 (3) Beginning Spanish II (Ends Apr 2009)
A continuation of SPAN 100. (3:0:1)
Prerequisite: SPAN 100.
SPAN 101 (3) Beginning Spanish II (Effective May 2009)
A continuation of SPAN 100. (3:0:1)
Prerequisite: SPAN 100 or Spanish 11.
SPAN 200 (3) Intermediate Spanish I (Ends Apr 2009)
An opportunity to improve communication and grammar skills, including a variety of cultural topics to provide an enriched cultural view of Spanish speaking countries. Students are encouraged to communicate in Spanish during the class, and to participate in social and cultural activities to enrich their knowledge and awareness of Spanish-speaking countries. (3:0:1)
Prerequisite: SPAN 101.
SPAN 200 (3) Intermediate Spanish I (Effective May 2009)
An opportunity to improve communication and grammar skills, and gain an enriched cultural understanding of Spanish speaking countries. Students are encouraged to communicate in Spanish during the class, and to participate in social and cultural activities. (3:0:1)
Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or Spanish 12.
SPAN 201 (3) Intermediate Spanish I (Ends Apr 2009)
A continuation of SPAN 200. (3:0:1)
Prerequisite: SPAN 200.
SPAN 201 (3) Intermediate Spanish II (Effective May 2009)
A continuation of SPAN 200. (3:0:1)
Prerequisite: SPAN 200.
SPAN 230 (3) Introduction to Hispanic Literature and Culture (Ends Apr 2009)
An introduction to Hispanic culture and literature, drawing on texts from different countries and varying historical or cultural contexts, from classical Spanish to contemporary Latin American. This course is taught in Spanish and all assignments are to be completed in Spanish. (3:0:1)
Prerequisite: Min C+ in SPAN 101
SPAN 230 (3) Introduction to Hispanic Culture and Literature (Effective May 2009)
An introduction to Hispanic culture and literature, using texts from different national, historical and cultural contexts, ranging from classical Spanish to contemporary Latin American. This course is taught in Spanish and all assignments are to be completed in Spanish. (3:0:1)
Prerequisite: SPAN 200 or min. "B+" in SPAN 101.
SPAN 300 (3) Advanced Spanish I (Ends Apr 2009)
An advanced study of Spanish language, including grammar and conversational and comprehension skills. Through selected readings, the student's knowledge of Hispanic culture is deepened. Students are encouraged to communicate in Spanish. (3:0:1)
Prerequisite: SPAN 200/201.
SPAN 300 (3) Advanced Spanish I (Effective May 2009)
An advanced study of Spanish language including grammar, conversation, written expression, and comprehension, as well as enhanced cultural understanding. The class is conducted in Spanish and all assignments must be submitted in Spanish. (3:0:1)
Prerequisite: SPAN 201.
SPAN 301 (3) Advanced Spanish II
A continuation of SPAN 300. (3:0:1)
Prerequisite: SPAN 300.
SPAN 310 (3) Spanish Culture to 1500 (Ends Apr 2009)
A survey of the social, cultural, and artistic evolution of Spain from pre-Roman times to the end of the 15th Century. Major literary and artistic periods will be examined in their socio-cultural framework. This course is taught in English. Not available for credit to students with credit for SPAN 210. (3:0:0)
Prerequisite: Third-year standing
SPAN 310 (3) Spanish Culture to 1500 (Effective May 2009)
A survey of the cultural and artistic evolution of Spain from pre-Roman times to 1500. Major literary and artistic periods will be examined in their socio-cultural framework. This course is taught in English. SPAN 310 was formerly called SPAN 210; credit will not be granted for both courses. (3:0:0)
Prerequisite: Third-year standing.
SPAN 311 (3) Spanish Culture from 1500 to the Present (Ends Apr 2009)
Continuation of SPAN 310, from 16th Century Spain to the present, drawing on literature, cinema and other cultural elements. Particular emphasis is given to the Civil War and post-Franco eras. Not available for credit to students with SPAN 211. This course is taught in English. (3:0:0)
Prerequisite: Third-year standing
SPAN 311 (3) Spanish Culture from 1500 to the Present (Effective May 2009)
A continuation of SPAN 310, from 16th Century Spain to the present, with particular emphasis on the Civil War and post-Franco eras. This course is taught in English. Open to upper-level students in any discipline. SPAN 311 was formerly called SPAN 211; credit will not be granted for both courses. (3:0:0)
Prerequisite: Third-year standing.
SPAN 330 (3) Hispanic Literature and Literary Analysis (Ends Apr 2009)
An in depth study of Hispanic literature, building on SPAN 230. Students will be introduced to primary genres (fiction, poetry, drama and essay), with emphasis on prose, and will develop their ability to analyse texts and present those analyses both orally and in writing. The course is taught in Spanish. (3:0:1)
Prerequisite: Min C+ SPAN 230 and 301
SPAN 330 (3) Hispanic Literature and Literary Analysis (Effective May 2009)
An in-depth study of Hispanic literature, building on SPAN 230. The course will present fiction, poetry, drama, and essay with emphasis on prose. The course is taught in Spanish; all written and oral work will be done in Spanish. (3:0:1)
Prerequisite: SPAN 230 and SPAN 301.
SPAN 331 (3) Hispanic Poetry and Poetic Analysis
A continuation of SPAN 330. Focuses on the study of poetry by a variety of Hispanic authors. Students will expand their ability to analyse texts in their social historical and cultural context and to present those analyses both orally and in writing. This course is taught in Spanish. (3:0:0)
Prerequisite: SPAN 301 and SPAN 330.
SPAN 417 (3) Special Topics in Hispanic Culture
Topics will vary and may include, but are not limited to mysticism and religious writing, the social and literary impact of Catholicism, and aspects of popular culture. This course may be taken a maximum of 3 times on different topics for credit. This course is taught in Spanish. (3:0:1)
Prerequisite: Min C+ in SPAN 301 and either SPAN 310 or 311
SPAN 437 (3) Special Topics in Hispanic Literature
Topics will vary and may include the analysis of a literary work or works defined by author, by genre, by period, or by region. This course may be taken for credit up to 3 times on different topics. This course is taught in Spanish. (3:0:1)
Prerequisite: Min C+ in SPAN 301and SPAN 330
Exceptional Placement
In a case where a student's background in Spanish differs from that specified in these course descriptions, or where a student has not taken Spanish for several years, the student's placement must be determined by the Spanish instructor(s).
Students should contact SFU, UBC, or UVic regarding possible credit for Spanish Summer Bursary programs.