RMST243
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 […]
RMST440A
Special Topics in Italian Language, Literature and Culture The Italian Baroque What is “the Baroque”? Do we now live in Baroque times? And, if so, what would that mean? The Baroque is often reduced to—or dismissed as—an odd style: it’s excessive and exaggerated. And yet, the Baroque is so much more. In this course, we […]
RMST326
Francophone Indigenous Literatures in Dialogue This course takes a comparative approach to explore the work of Indigenous writers, filmmakers and artists in Quebec and BC who engage with the impact of resource extraction on their lands. We will examine how hydro development in particular, often perceived as a form of sustainable energy, is also an […]
RMST317
Introduction to Translation Theories This course introduces some of the major concepts in translation theory, and focuses on their application to translation practice as well as their limitations in the framework of cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary comparisons. It deals with issues of equivalence, formal properties of texts as objects for analysis at linguistic, semantic, discourse, and […]
RMST350C
Tending the Renaissance of the World Soul: 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 […]
RMST310C
La Vibe: Francophone Sounds from Afrobeats to V-Pop In this dynamic and immersive course, we’ll explore the rich musical soundscapes of the Francophone world, from the infectious rhythms of Afrobeats, Konpa and Rumba to the stars of la chanson française, Franco-Rap, V-Pop, and more. Through a mix of listening sessions, readings, historical deep dives, and […]
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 The course topic differs each term, depending on the instructor. Language of instruction: French Recommended prerequisites: This course is recommended for students who are not complete beginners in French.
ITAL103
Intensive Beginners’ Italian Master the fundamentals of the Italian language in an intensive course designed for motivated learners, those with knowledge of another Romance language, or those with previous experience in Italian. Aligned with CEFR level A1 objectives. Language of Instruction: Italian Prerequisite: Language placement test
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 […]