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Hispanic culture offers a variety probably unrivalled by any other modern Western culture. In the Middle Ages, Spain was the vital point of contact of the Christian, Jewish, and Islamic civilizations. In the early modern period it led the way in the exploration and settlement of the New World, contributing significantly to the evolution of a flourishing Ibero-American culture. Today it is estimated that Spanish is one of three most widely-spoken languages in the world. Spanish studies at the University of Toronto are mainly, but by no means exclusively, concerned with the language and literature of the Spanish-speaking peoples. Courses in Hispanic linguistics, in business Spanish, in the history and structure of the Spanish language and literature are complemented by studies of the social, artistic, and intellectual history of both Spain and Spanish-America. Spanish and Portuguese form part of the interdisciplinary programs in European Studies and Latin-American Studies. The progression
of courses in the language sequence is designed to accommodate a wide range
of previous preparation in the spoken and written language.
In their first year, beginners receive an intensive course, SPA100Y1;
those with OAC/Grade 12 standing begin their University studies in SPA220Y1; students who on entry are already well qualified in Spanish and demonstrate
both oral and written fluency are expected to proceed directly to more
advanced levels of study. Throughout the language stream, stress is
laid both on the cultural component of language acquisition and on
the range
of practical applications to which both the spoken and the written
language may be put. Courses in phonetics, in business Spanish, and
in the history
and structure of the Spanish language provide an array of possible
options for students in the upper years. In conjunction with Woodsworth College, the department makes SPA courses available during the summer at the University of Guadalajara. Interested students should contact the Professional and International Programs, Woodsworth College (summer.abroad@utoronto.ca) For the Portuguese component, see under Portuguese Program in this Calendar. Undergraduate Coordinator: Professor Rosa Sarabia, (416-813-4082). E-mail: spanport.undergraduate@utoronto.ca Enquiries: Victoria College, ROOM 208 (416-813-4080) Spanish ProgramsEnrolment in the Spanish programs requires the completion of four degree courses; no minimum GPA required. Spanish (Arts program) Consult Professor A.T. Pérez-Leroux, Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Specialist program: (9 full courses or their equivalent, including at least ONE 400-series course) First Year: Second Year: Third and Fourth Years: Major program: (7 full courses or their equivalent) First Year: Second Year: Third and Fourth Years: Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent) SPA319Y1/SPA320Y1 plus additional SPA courses to make four courses. Up to one full-course equivalent of cognate credit may be taken in Portuguese. Faculty of Arts & Science Language Citation The Department
of Spanish and Portuguese participates in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Language Citation initiative for Spanish. Native and bilingual speakers should complete SPA319Y1 and two additional half-courses in Spanish in the 300- or 400-series. Students should note that, as explained on the page 20 of this Calendar, the Language Citation is not equivalent to an academic program and that enrolment in a program is not necessary in order to earn the recognition bestowed by the Citation. To request the citation, bring your ROSI transcript to the department, where you will be asked to fill up a Language Citation Request form. Spanish: see also European Studies, Latin American Studies, Linguistics
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