FREN457
English-French Translation Focusing on the main challenges involved in intercultural communication, this course provides a basic introduction to foundations, principles, practical strategies, and methods of translation from English to French for a variety of literary, general, specialized, professional, and creative purposes. We will explore the strategies and tools translators use when faced with challenging linguistic […]
FREN103
Intensive Beginners’ French This course addresses the fundamentals of the French language taught with an action-oriented methodology. It is ideal for students who are not complete beginners in French or for those who are fast learners, or for those who have knowledge of another Romance language. You will be introduced to experiential learning in group […]
ITAL103
Intensive Beginners’ Italian Fundamentals of the Italian language. Aligned with CEFR level A1 objectives. Language of Instruction: Italian Instructor: Dr. Luisa Canuto Prerequisite: Language Placement Test. Recommended: Expertise in another Romance language. Note: Credit will be granted for ITAL 103 or both ITAL 101, ITAL 102.
FREN431
Indigenous Literatures of Francophone Canada Depuis le début des années 2000, la littérature et le cinéma autochtones au Québec connaissent un essor important. Dans leurs textes littéraires et œuvres cinématographiques, les créatrices et créateurs issus des Premiers Peuples mettent en avant des demandes de justice, de guérison et de récupération des savoirs autochtones. Si notre […]
RMST374
Mapping Gendered Spaces in Hispanic Literature and Culture This course will explore ways in which gendered spaces are constructed, negotiated, and contested in Latin American women’s literature and cultural production. From Indigenous cosmologies and colonial encounters to struggles for independence, rise of modernisms, and contemporary feminist, queer, and decolonial voices, we will trace how women […]
RMST250
Italian Mafia Movies The association of the mafia with Italy is one of a handful of prevailing cultural metaphors about the country that unfailingly provoke a broad spectrum of impassioned responses from both Italians and non-Italians. This course argues that cinema has fundamentally shaped our perceptions and emotions about the mafia. We trace the lineaments […]
RMST140
Italian Fashion Cultures In 2022, Italy’s newly-elected, right-wing prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, re-named a previous trade ministry as the “Ministry for Business and Made in Italy,” thereby invoking a key marker of Italian commercial, group, and cultural identity. Since the end of the WWII, the garment and accessories sector has been traditionally recognized as a […]
RMST347
Gender and Sexuality in Italian Cinema Italy, cinema, and romantic love are closely associated concepts for many people. William Wyler’s wildly popular film Roman Holiday (1953) stands as a powerful testament to this perception. What does Italian cinema say about this subject? This course will explore nuances of love, sex, desire, and eroticism in Italian […]
RMST340
Italian Food Cultures Italy is world-renowned for its food cultures and Italians put great care into food preparation, consumption, and appreciation. It is no wonder that Italian food-related themes permeate the country’s cultural life and beyond. Operating in the field of interpretive humanities, this course examines cultural representations of Italian or Italian-derived foods. We interpret […]
RMST455
Tending the World Soul as Renaissance: Byzantium in Italy and the Humanist Dream Early in the fifteenth century it became painfully obvious that the scattered remains of what had once been glorious Byzantium were sitting on the edge of a historical abyss: it was simply a matter of time before the Ottoman Turks would conquer […]