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CHIN 1110 Introductory Chinese 1 (3,0,1)(L)CHIN 1110 Introductory Chinese 1 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course enables beginners to develop cultural knowledge and communicative skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing in modern standard Chinese (Mandarin). Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to demonstrate a CEFR A1 level of proficiency.
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CHIN 1210 Introductory Chinese 2 (3,0,1)(L)CHIN 1210 Introductory Chinese 2 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course builds upon skills acquired in CHIN 1110 to further develop cultural knowledge and communicative skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing in modern standard Chinese (Mandarin). Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to demonstrate a CEFR A1+ level of proficiency.
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FNLG 1000 Introduction to First Nations Language 1 (3,0,0)FNLG 1000 Introduction to First Nations Language 1 (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits This course will introduce students to the First Nations language. Emphasis will be placed on developing listening and speaking skills, conversational ability, and knowledge of grammatical structures. Little or no prior knowledge of the language is the expected entry level for this course.
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FNLG 1010 First Nations Language Immersion 1 (3,0,0)FNLG 1010 First Nations Language Immersion 1 (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits This course is designed to immerse learners in the First Nations language to develop language proficiency. DSTC students will be required to actively participate in First Nations language immersion.
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FNLG 1100 Introduction to First Nations Language 2 (3,0,0)FNLG 1100 Introduction to First Nations Language 2 (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits This course will build the student's abilities developed in FNLG 1000 to gain a greater understanding of the grammatical structures and language analysis methodologies while continuing to expand their vocabulary of the First Nations language.
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FNLG 1110 First Nations Language Immersion 2 (3,0,0)FNLG 1110 First Nations Language Immersion 2 (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits This course will permit students to build on their abilities developed in FNLG 1010 and FNLG 1100 to gain a greater understanding of the grammatical structures, while continuing to expand their vocabulary of the First Nations language.
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MLAN 2700 Field School in Modern Languages (3,3,0)MLAN 2700 Field School in Modern Languages (3,3,0)Credits: 6 credits Students travel to another country for the purpose of studying language and culture. Field schools may be offered in Chinese, German, French, Japanese, Spanish, or other languages which might be taught in the future in the Modern Languages program. In the case of French only, travel may be within Canada (i.e. to Quebec). Field schools vary in length up to 6 weeks, and this may include classroom time prior to travel.
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| As of September 2017, TRU French course numbers changed to a FRAN acronym. Read course descriptions and prerequisites carefully. If in doubt about which course is right for you, contact TRU Academic Advising or the Modern Languages Coordinator. |
FRAN 1110 Introductory French 1 (3,0,1)(L)FRAN 1110 Introductory French 1 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits Students begin the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) A1 level to develop cultural knowledge and communicative skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing in modern standard French. Students are assumed to have no prior knowledge of French.
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FRAN 1210 Introductory French 2 (3,0,1)(L)FRAN 1210 Introductory French 2 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits Building on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languates (CEFR) A1 skills acquired in FRAN 1110, students continue to develop communicative skills to the A1+ level in speaking, listening, reading and writing as well as the culture of the French-speaking world.
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FRAN 2110 Intermediate French 1 (3,0,1)(L)FRAN 2110 Intermediate French 1 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits Entering the CEFR A2 level, students further develop their communicative French skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing and begin to explore French spoken in different regions and registers.
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FRAN 2210 Intermediate French 2 (3,0,1)(L)FRAN 2210 Intermediate French 2 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits Continuing to work through the CEFR A2 level, students solidify their previous skills in French and extend their knowledge to the more advanced verb tenses and modes.
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FRAN 2310 Advanced Intermediate French 1 (3,0,1)(L)FRAN 2310 Advanced Intermediate French 1 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits Advancing into the CEFR A2+ level, students consolidate French reception, interaction and production skills and are introduced to some literary texts from around the French speaking world.
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FRAN 2410 Advanced Intermediate French 2 (3,0,1)(L)FRAN 2410 Advanced Intermediate French 2 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits As students move to the CEFR B1 level, they prepare to extend their language skills to interact with native speakers in most daily situations. Students build a richer vocabulary and fine-tune grammatical structures through the study of literary and other texts.
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FRAN 3110 Advanced French 1 (3,0,1)(L)FRAN 3110 Advanced French 1 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits Students focus on composition and oral practice based on literary texts, media and contemporary readings from the Francophone world. This CEFR B1/B1+ course is conducted entirely in French.
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FRAN 3210 Advanced French 2 (3,0,1)(L)FRAN 3210 Advanced French 2 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits Students hone their composition skills through the close study of literary texts. This CEFR B1+/B2 course is conducted entirely in French.
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FRAN 2050 Oral French Practice 1 (3,0,1)(L)FRAN 2050 Oral French Practice 1 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course, conducted entirely in French, is designed to enhance oral communicative skills at the CEFR B1 level.
Students review grammar and expand vocabulary through a variety of oral/aural activities with minimal emphasis on related written skills.
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FRAN 2060 Oral French Practice 2 (3,0,1)(L)FRAN 2060 Oral French Practice 2 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course, conducted entirely in French, moves students to the CEFR B1+ level through a variety of oral/aural activities with minimal emphasis on related written skills.
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FRAN 3510 Survey of Francophone Literature before 1900 (3,0,0)FRAN 3510 Survey of Francophone Literature before 1900 (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Students survey significant French authors and works from the Moyen Âge through 1900. Class discussion at the CEFR B2 level plays a major role in this course, which is conducted entirely in French.
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FRAN 3610 Survey of Francophone Literature since 1900 (3,0,0)FRAN 3610 Survey of Francophone Literature since 1900 (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Students survey significant French authors and works from 1900 to the present. Class discussion at the CEFR B2+level plays a major role in this course, which is conducted entirely in French.
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FRAN 3810 Quebec Cinema in Translation (3,0,0)FRAN 3810 Quebec Cinema in Translation (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Students are introduced to issues and theories relevant to Quebec cinema while focusing on the representation of Quebec culture and society in major films from 1960 to the present. All films are subtitled or dubbed in English, and the course is taught in English.
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FRAN 3710 Quebec Literature in Translation (3,0,0)FRAN 3710 Quebec Literature in Translation (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Students are provided an overview of issues and theories relevant to Quebec fiction, while focussing on a chronological study of works from the major literary movements in Quebec, including the roman du terroir, the quiet revolution, feminist writing, immigrant literature and the contemporary novel of the 1990s and beyond. Works are read in translation. The course is taught in English.
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FRAN 4110 Studies in French Language and Style 1 (3,0,0)FRAN 4110 Studies in French Language and Style 1 (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Students focus on advanced composition, syntax, versification, translation and oral practice. The course is conducted in French at the CEFR C1 level.
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FRAN 4710 Selected Topics in French and Francophone Literature (3,0,0)FRAN 4710 Selected Topics in French and Francophone Literature (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Students explore selected topics in French and Francophone literatures. Course content varies from year to year. This course is conducted in French at the CEFR C1/C2 level.
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FRAN 4510 French-Canadian Literature (3,0,0)FRAN 4510 French-Canadian Literature (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Students read and discuss representative French-Canadian works from the 19th century to the present. This course is conducted in French at the CEFR C1 level.
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GERM 1110 Introductory German 1 (3,0,1)(L)GERM 1110 Introductory German 1 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course allows beginners to develop cultural knowledge and communicative skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in modern standard German. Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to demonstrate a CEFR A1 level of proficiency.
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GERM 1210 Introductory German 2 (3,0,1)(L)GERM 1210 Introductory German 2 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits Students build on the skills acquired in GERM 1110: Introductory German 1. Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to demonstrate a CEFR A1+ level of proficiency.
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GERM 2110 Intermediate German 1 (3,0,1)(L)GERM 2110 Intermediate German 1 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits This is a video-based course for German language and culture which integrates mini-dramas and authentic historical and cultural footage. Students are provided with an in-depth view of German language, culture, and history. Upon successful completion, students are expected to demonstrate a CEFR A2 level of proficiency.
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GERM 2210 Intermediate German 2 (3,0,1)(L)GERM 2210 Intermediate German 2 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course is a continuation of GERM 2110: Intermediate German 1. Upon successful completion, students are expected to demonstrate a CEFR low B1 level of proficiency.
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GERM 3120 Studies in German Culture (3,0,0)GERM 3120 Studies in German Culture (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits This third-year cultural studies course explores perspectives on fascism through Post-War German cinema. Conducted in English, it views the Nazi era through the lenses of post-war German Film.
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JAPA 1110 Introductory Japanese 1 (3,0,1)(L)JAPA 1110 Introductory Japanese 1 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course allows beginners to develop cultural knowledge and communicative skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in modern standard Japanese. Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to demonstrate a CEFR A1 level of proficiency.
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JAPA 1210 Introductory Japanese 2 (3,0,1)(L)JAPA 1210 Introductory Japanese 2 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits Students build on the skills acquired in JAPA 1110: Introductory Japanese 1. Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to demonstrate a CEFR A1+ level of proficiency.
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JAPA 2110 Intermediate Japanese 1 (3,0,1)(L)JAPA 2110 Intermediate Japanese 1 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits Students further develop their communicative skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing, and explore language from a variety of different areas, registers and periods. Upon successful completion, students are expected to demonstrate a low CEFR A2 level of proficiency.
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JAPA 2210 Intermediate Japanese 2 (3,0,1)(L)JAPA 2210 Intermediate Japanese 2 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits Students solidify their skills and extend their knowledge while they are introduced to increasingly advanced language structures. Upon successful completion, students are expected to demonstrate an intermediate CEFR A2 level of proficiency.
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JAPA 1510 Japanese for Tourism (3,0,1)(L)JAPA 1510 Japanese for Tourism (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits Tourism students prepare to speak Japanese in order to serve Japanese visitors to Canada in a hotel, restaurant, or retail shop setting. Upon successful completion, students are expected to demonstrate a CEFR A1 level of proficiency.
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JAPA 2150 Oral Japanese 1 (3,0,1)(L)JAPA 2150 Oral Japanese 1 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course, conducted in Japanese, is designed to enhance oral communicative skills. Students review Japanese grammar and expand their vocabulary. A variety of activities enable students to progress to a superior level of fluency. Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to demonstrate a CEFR B1+ - B2 level of proficiency.
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JAPA 2250 Oral Japanese 2 (3,0,1)(L)JAPA 2250 Oral Japanese 2 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course is a continuation of JAPA 2150: Oral Japanese 1. Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to demonstrate a CEFR B2 level of proficiency.
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JAPA 2500 Japanese for Business 1 (3,0,1)(L)JAPA 2500 Japanese for Business 1 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course is intended for students with a basic level of Japanese language, and who wish to further their language skills for the Japanese business world. This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of terminology used in functional business areas, and an introductory knowledge of Japanese business customs, manners, and structure.
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JAPA 2510 Japanese for Business 2 (3,0,1)(L)JAPA 2510 Japanese for Business 2 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course is intended for students with a basic level of Japanese language, and who wish to further their knowledge of language skills for the Japanese business world. Spoken language skills appropriate for business meetings, the office, politeness strategy, and various business contexts are introduced. This course is a continuation of JAPA 2500: Japanese for Business 1.
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JAPA 2600 Aspects of Japanese Culture 1 (3,0,1)(L)JAPA 2600 Aspects of Japanese Culture 1 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits In this survey course, students are introduced to aspects of Japanese culture and society. The course explores Japan from the Meiji Restoration (1868) to the Second World War. Students focus on the development of basic Japanese social, cultural, and political ideas. The course is conducted in English; no knowledge of Japanese is required.
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JAPA 2610 Aspects of Japanese Culture 2 (3,0,1)(L)JAPA 2610 Aspects of Japanese Culture 2 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits In this survey course, students are introduced to aspects of Japanese culture and society. The course explores modern Japan in the post-war era. Students focus on the development of basic Japanese social, cultural, and political ideas that have shaped modern Japanese society.The course is conducted in English; no knowledge of Japanese is required.
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LING 2010 Introduction to Linguistics 1 (3,0,0)LING 2010 Introduction to Linguistics 1 (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits An introduction to phonetics, phonology and morphology. Students learn the basic physiology of the vocal tract, use of the International Phonetic Alphabet, sound patterning, and word formation. Data from a wide variety of languages are used for illustrative purposes. Students are not expected to have prior knowledge of these languages, though some knowledge of at least one second language is an asset.
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LING 2020 Introduction to Linguistics 2 (3,0,0)LING 2020 Introduction to Linguistics 2 (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits An introduction to syntax, semantics, and language issues. Students are introduced to the science of sentence structure and meaning and then explore one or more topics such as Language acquisition, history, etc. Data from a wide variety of languages are used for illustrative purposes. Students are not expected to have prior knowledge of these languages, though basic knowledge of at least one second language is an asset.
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MLAN 1110 Introductory World Language 1 (3,0,1)(L)MLAN 1110 Introductory World Language 1 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits This shell course provides students with an opportunity to study a language not regularly offered in the Modern Languages program. It is offered periodically, and the language taught may vary from year to year. |
MLAN 1210 Introductory World Language 2 (3,0,1)(L)MLAN 1210 Introductory World Language 2 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits This shell course provides students with an opportunity to continue their study of a language not regularly offered in the Modern Languages program. The language taught may vary from year to year. MLAN 1210 is offered as the continuation of MLAN 1110, and is subject to demand.
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SPAN 1110 Introductory Spanish 1 (3,0,1)(L)SPAN 1110 Introductory Spanish 1 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course allows beginners to develop cultural knowledge and communication skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in modern standard Spanish. Upon successful completion, students are expected to demonstrate a CEFR A1 level of proficiency.
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SPAN 1210 Introductory Spanish 2 (3,0,1)(L)SPAN 1210 Introductory Spanish 2 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course builds upon skills acquired in SPAN 1110: Introductory Spanish 1. Upon successful completion, students are expected to demonstrate a CEFR A1+ level of proficiency.
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SPAN 2110 Intermediate Spanish 1 (3,0,1)(L)SPAN 2110 Intermediate Spanish 1 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits Students continue to develop their communication skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and explore language from a variety of different areas, registers, and periods. Upon successful completion, students are expected to demonstrate a low CEFR A2 level of proficiency.
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SPAN 2210 Intermediate Spanish 2 (3,0,1)(L)SPAN 2210 Intermediate Spanish 2 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits Students solidify their skills and extend their knowledge of the Spanish language while being introduced to increasingly advanced language structures. Upon successful completion, students are expected to demonstrate an intermediate CEFR A2 level of proficiency.
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SPAN 2150 Oral Spanish 1 (3,0,1)(L)SPAN 2150 Oral Spanish 1 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course, conducted in Spanish, is designed to enhance oral communicative skills. Students review grammar and expand their vocabulary. A variety of activities are aimed at enabling the student to progress to a superior level of fluency. Upon successful completion, students are expected to demonstrate a CEFR B1+ - B2 level of proficiency.
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SPAN 2250 Oral Spanish 2 (3,0,1)(L)SPAN 2250 Oral Spanish 2 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course is a continuation of SPAN 2150: Oral Spanish 1. Upon successful completion, students are expected to demonstrate a CEFR B2 level of proficiency.
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SPAN 2500 Spanish for Business 1 (3,0,1)(L)SPAN 2500 Spanish for Business 1 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course provides a basic foundation in Spanish vocabulary and discourse related to functional business areas. Students practice writing commercial documents in Spanish, while focusing on business topics, business vocabulary, and grammar points. Reading, writing, speaking, and listening tasks are completed in a business or commercial context. Students also concentrate on cross-cultural communication between Latin America, Spain, and North America.
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SPAN 2510 Spanish for Business 2 (3,0,1)(L)SPAN 2510 Spanish for Business 2 (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course is a continuation of SPAN 2500: Spanish for Business 1. This course provides a basic foundation in vocabulary and discourse related to functional business areas. Students practice writing commercial documents in Spanish, while focusing on business topics, business vocabulary, and grammar points. Reading, writing, speaking and listening exercises are completed in a business or commercial context. Students also concentrate on cross-cultural communication between Latin America, Spain, and North America.
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SPAN 3010 Studies in Hispanic Literature 1 (4,0,0)SPAN 3010 Studies in Hispanic Literature 1 (4,0,0)Credits: 3 credits This course, conducted in Spanish, surveys representative works of literature from Spain and Spanish America from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present. Students examine the relation between literature and other disciplines, as they are presented with basic tools and techniques of research and criticism related to Hispanic literature.
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SPAN 3020 Studies in Hispanic Literature 2 (4,0,0)SPAN 3020 Studies in Hispanic Literature 2 (4,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Continuing from SPAN 3010: Studies in Hispanic Literature 1, this course, conducted in Spanish, is a survey of representative works of literature from Spain and Spanish America, from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present. Students examine the relationship between literature and other disciplines, as they are presented with basic tools and techniques of research and criticism related to Hispanic literature.
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