PORT101
First-Year Portuguese I Welcome to the Lusophone world, the world of the Portuguese-speaking countries! Study the most widely spoken language in the Southern Hemisphere and the 5th most spoken native language in the world! PORT 101 is an interactive introduction to Portuguese language. The rich cultures of Brazil, Portugal and many other African and Asian […]
SPAN312C
Topics in Hispanic Literature Cross-listed with RMST 372 Explore Spain and Latin America’s contributions to global culture through popular Hispanic literature in translation. Prerequisites: No prerequisites Language of instruction: English
SPAN308
Spanish for Business Know how to apply for a job in Spanish? Ready to present confidently a product or service in this language? Want to read and understand real economic or business related materials from Spanish-speaking countries? Prepared to thrive in common situations you will face while conducting business in Spanish? SPAN 308 will provide […]
SPAN302
Intermediate Spanish II SPAN 302 is an Intermediate-level course in applied Spanish grammar that expands on the topics and skills covered and gained in SPAN 301. Through this course, students continue deepening their oral and written communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), intercultural knowledge, and awareness of how language works in specific cultural texts […]
SPAN301
Intermediate Spanish I The course topic may differ depending on the instructor. Language of instruction: Spanish Prerequisite: One of BC High School Spanish Grade 12, SPAN 202, SPAN 203, SPAN 206, SPAN 207 or successful completion of language placement exam or an assessment interview.
SPAN280
Latin American Student Movements Cross-listed with RMST 280 #IAm132 “We are the 90 percent!” “Starving is cringe!” “Education is not for sale!” What if the classmate sitting next to you today were one of the leaders for change toward a better tomorrow at UBC, in Vancouver, or even around the world? The slogans that open […]
RMST234
[Cross-listed with Italian Studies 234] The Humane Comedy: Educational Laughter in Contemporary Italian Cinema By harnessing laughter to the illustration of major social, economic, or political issues of its day, the commedia all’italiana has contributed to fostering a better informed, more humane humanity, and in the process has set an example that ought to be […]
SPAN222
Hispanic Cultural Expressions Este curso se propone explorar las múltiples facetas de la cultura hispánica desde una perspectiva crítica. A través del examen de varios géneros (la música, el arte y el cine), los estudiantes analizarán la producción cultural de distintos períodos históricos, vinculándola tanto con sus creadores como con sus contextos sociopolíticos respectivos. En […]
SPAN221
Introduction to Hispanic Literature This introductory course offers an elementary and comprehensive understanding of literary analysis using Spanish and Latin American short texts. On this textual basis, the main literary genres (narrative, essay, poetry, drama) will be introduced with their terminology, as well as the great themes of Hispanic literature: love, violence, travel, nature, injustice, […]
SPAN207
Conversational Spanish II This second year conversational-Spanish sequence is designed for students who have been exposed to a minimum of 150 hrs of conversation (CEFR A2/B1) and wish to expand in their communicative competencies. It offers a combination of instructor-facilitated, small-group discussions, peer review projects, debates, interviews, and brief presentations around topics such as the view of […]