Spanish for Reel Film Series
The Instituto Cervantes and the Department of French, Italian and Spanish are very proud to present a cycle of award-winning movies in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain in Canada. The screenings are free and open to everyone, and have English subtitles. The series kicked off with ¡Ay Carmela! on Wednesday, January 25th. More...
Histoire(s) de famille(s)
We are very pleased to announce that Histoire(s) de famille(s)– Mémoire et construction identitaire en Fransaskoisie by Pierre-Yves Mocquais has been recently published by Éditions de la nouvelle plume. Through the perusal of twenty-three family accounts, the author explores the role memory has played in creating a collective identity: that of the francophone community in Saskatchewan. For complete information please visit the book's page.
New Courses in Winter 2012
The Department will be offering three new Spanish courses in Winter 2012:
- SPAN 499.25, Real Women and the Realist Novel
- SPAN 581 / 643.21, Masterpiece Narratives
- SPAN 599.19 / 643.22, Phonetic Analysis
Please click here or contact the Department for details.
Group Study Programs in Spring 2012
During the Spring Semester of 2012 students will have the opportunity to spend time in Tours (France), Perugia (Italy) or Puebla (Mexico). Participants will develop their knowledge of language and culture by playing an active role in these experiential learning programs. Tours, in the heart of the Loire Valley, is surrounded by some of the most striking examples of French Renaissance architecture, including the famed Chateaux de la Loire. Perugia in central Italy is a charming medieval town, especially reputed for its natural and artistic beauties. Students participating in the Puebla Field trip will explore a beautiful area and will be immersed in a rich and challenging environment.
Click for more on Tours, Perugia and Puebla.