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Spanish is the most widely-spoken language of the Americas, wITH 130 million speakers in North America alone and more tHAN 400 million worldwide, with growing numbers in Canada. It is the fourth most widely-spoken language in the world, and it is the official language in 21 countries on three continents: Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Spanish opens the door to a rich range of cultural expression in literature, film, art, and architecture, from the world-changing contribution of Renaissance Spain, Cervantes, and the transatlantic diaspora, and the various film-makers, artists, and architects that continue to shape and change contemporary culture. 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. Following an introduction to the methodologies of critical analysis as applied to Hispanic texts, students have a wide selection of courses on the literatures of Spain and Spanish America: medieval Spanish literature; early modern prose, verse and drama; the modern novel, short story, poetry, drama and film. In all years, the works are read and discussed not only in terms of their individual artistic value but also as illustrations of the outlook and the intellectual climate of their age. 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 A.T. Pérez-Leroux (416-813-4082). E-mail: spanport.undergraduate@utoronto.ca Enquiries: Victoria College, room 208 (416-813-4080). Email: spanport@chass.utoronto.caWeb site: www.spanport.utoronto.ca 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: First Year: Second Year: Third and Fourth Years: Major program: First Year: Second Year: Third and Fourth Years: Minor program: Faculty of Arts & Science Language CitationThe Department of Spanish and Portuguese participates in the Faculty of Arts and Science’s Language Citation initiative for Spanish. To complete the language citation in Spanish students will normally complete the two language-sequence courses that follow the introductory level 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 out a Language Citation Request form. Spanish: see also European Studies, Latin American Studies, Linguistics
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