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.

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:

SLA 106Y1

Higher Years:

1. SLA 206Y1, 216Y1, 306H1, 336H1

2. Two courses from: SLA 226H1, 346H1, 356H1, 406H1, 424H1, 436H1, 446H1, 476H1

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:

SPA 100Y1/220Y1; SPA 319Y1 (for native/bilingual speakers of Spanish)

Second Year:

SPA 220Y1/320Y1; SPA 420H1 (for speakers who have taken SPA 319Y1 in first year)

Third and Fourth Years:

1. SPA 320Y1, 454H1

2. SPA 450H1 or 452H1

3. SPA 420H1 is recommended for students who start in SPA 100Y1

4. SPA 420H1 is required for students who start in SPA 220Y1 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 (PRT 100Y1/110Y1).

Ukrainian (with French/German)

First Year:

SLA 108Y1

Higher Years:

1. SLA 208Y1, 218Y1

2. Three courses, including at least one at the 300+level, from: SLA 228H1, 238H1, 248H1, 253H1, 255H1, 308Y1, 318H1, 328H1, 408H1, 418H1, 419Y1, 428Y1, 429H1, 438H1, 448H1, 458H1, 468H1. Courses in Ukrainian history may also be counted toward this programme.