Modern Languages and Literatures

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Introduction

The Modern Languages and Literatures program is a number of sub-programs given by Faculty Language Departments. Upon graduation a student is certified as having completed a combined Specialist Program in the two languages chosen. Enrolment in this program requires the completion of four courses; no minimum GPA required. The normal combinations are listed below; for combinations NOT listed students should consult the departments concerned.

See also the Language Citation Program, page 20.

Modern Languages and Literatures

Specialist program:

(14-15 full courses or their equivalent)

Fourteen courses are required, seven in each subject with the following requirements:

French (with German/Italian/ Portuguese/ Russian/Spanish)

(8 courses)

Same as the Major Program in French Language and Literature

German (with French/Italian/Russian/Spanish)

Same as the Major Program in German Studies

Italian (with French/German/Portuguese/Russian/Spanish)

Same as the Major Program in Italian

Polish (with French/German//Russian)

First Year:

SLA106Y1

Higher Years:

1. SLA206Y1, SLA216Y1, SLA306H1, SLA336H11

2. Two courses from: SLA226H1, SLA346H1, SLA356H1, 406Y1/SLA406H1, 416Y1, SLA424H1, SLA436H1, SLA446H1, SLA476H1

Portuguese (with French1/Italian/Spanish)

(7 courses)

Same as the Major Program in Portuguese

Russian (with French/German/Italian)

See Slavic Languages & Literatures for details.

Spanish (with French/German/Italian/Portuguese)

(7 courses)

First Year: SPA100Y1/SPA220Y1; SPA319Y1 (for native/bilingual speakers of Spanish)

Second Year: SPA220Y1/SPA320Y1; SPA420H1 (for speakers who have taken SPA319Y1 in first year)

Third and Fourth Years:

1. SPA320Y1, SPA454H1

2. SPA450H1 or SPA452H1

3. SPA420H1 is recommended for students who start in SPA100Y1

4. SPA420H1 is required for students who start in SPA220Y1 or higher language course; plus a 300/400-series half-course in language or linguistics

5. Plus additional SPA courses, including a half-course in Spanish American literature, to make seven courses. Up to one full-course equivalent may be taken from cognate departmental or college offerings: GGR, HIS, LAS, LIN, POL, PRT. A complete list of eligible courses is available from the Undergraduate Coordinator. Students interested in Latin America are encouraged to take an introductory course in Portuguese (PRT100Y1/PRT110Y1).

Ukrainian (with French/German)

First Year:

SLA108Y1

Higher Years:

1. SLA208Y1, SLA218Y1

2. Three courses, including at least one at the 300+level., from: SLA228H1, SLA238H1, SLA248H1, SLA253H1, SLA308Y1, SLA318H1, SLA328H1, SLA408H1, SLA418H1, SLA419Y1, SLA428Y1, SLA429H1, SLA438H1, SLA448H1, SLA458H1, SLA468H1. Courses in Ukrainian history may also be counted toward this programme.