Languages and Cultures Undergraduate Courses

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The Department of Languages and Cultures is committed to offering you the best learning experience possible. Learn more about exactly what you can expect from our upcoming language courses. 

Fall/Winter Courses 2024-2025

Course listings are subject to change. See Western Academic Timetable for date, time, and location of specific courses. See Undergraduate Sessional Dates for more details and deadlines.

Arabic

Arabic 1030: Arabic for Beginners - Prof. Yahya Kharrat                                                    Syllabus

Arabic 1035: Beginner Arabic for Heritage Speakers - Prof. Yahya Kharrat                    Syllabus

Arabic 2250: Intermediate Arabic - Prof. Yahya Kharrat

Comparative Literature and Culture

CompLit 2150A: Create & Connect! Cultural Production And Community Engagement - Prof. Felipe Quintanilla Syllabus 

CompLit 2292F: Special Topic. Vampire Stories - Lisa Viviani

Digital Humanities

DH 1011A: Programming my Digital Life - Prof. Yadira Lizama-Muñé                         Syllabus 

DH 1012A: Introduction to Digital Humanities - Prof. Juan-Luis Suárez                      Syllabus 

DH 2120F: Digital Creativity - Prof. Juan-Luis Suárez                                                     Syllabus

DH 2126F: Ethics for the Digital World (online)

DH 2127B: Creativity Studio - Prof. Juan-Luis Suárez                                                     Syllabus

DH 2135G: Adaptation - Prof. Victoria Wolff                                                                    Syllabus 

DH 2144B: Data Analytics: Principles and Tools

DH 2190B: Advanced Topics in Digital Humanities - Prof. Yadira Lizama-Muñé

DH 2220A: Computing and Informatics in the Humanities I

DH 2221B: Modern Survival Skills II: Problem Solving Through Programming

DH 2800F: Designing Immersive Experiences - Prof. Yadira Lizama-Muñé                 Syllabus

DH 3110B: Creating with AI - Prof. Juan-Luis Suárez                                                       Syllabus

DH 3220A: Databases for the Humanities

DH 3600F/G: Internships

German

German 1030: German for Beginners - Prof. Adrian Mioc

German 2200: Intermediate German - Prof. Melitta Adamson                                            Syllabus

German 2220B: German Conversation - Prof. Melitta Adamson                                        Syllabus

German 2500G: Bridging Classroom and Community: Languages and Culture in Action - Prof. Angela Borchert

German 3305: Advanced German - Prof. Melitta Adamson                                                Syllabus

Intercultural Communications

ICC 1030: Intercultural Communication and Global Awareness - Prof. Felipe Quintanilla

ICC 2100G: Adaptation - Prof. Victoria Wolff                                                                                  Syllabus

ICC 2200F/CLC 2291F/German 2260F: 'Not Lost in Translation' The Practice & Theory of Intercultural Communication - Prof. Angela Borchert

CLC/ICC/ITA/GER 2500G: Bridging Classroom and Community: Languages and Culture in Action - Prof. Angela Borchert

Italian

Italian 1030: Italian for Beginners - Prof. Yuri Sangalli                                                            Syllabus

Italian 1045B: Italian for Travellers I (Rondine) - Prof. Pietro Pirani

Italian 2200: Intermediate Italian - Prof. Luca Pocci                                                                Syllabus

Italian 2202X: Intermediate Italian in Italy - Prof. Yuri Sangalli

Italian 2260G: Special Topic. Vampire Stories - Lisa Viviani

Italian 2261F: Special Topics. A Taste of Italy - Prof. Yuri Sangalli

Italian 3040B: Studies at Rondine Citadel of Peace Italy - Prof. Pietro Pirani

Italian 3300: Advanced Italian - Prof. Yuri Sangalli                                                                   Syllabus

Italian 3330F: Cultures of Italy - Lisa Viviani

Italian 3338G: Books on the Big Screen - Prof. Cristina Caracchini

Italian 3600F/G: Internships - Prof. Pietro Pirani

Persian

Persian 1030: Persian (Farsi) for Beginners - Prof. Yasaman Rafat                                                   Syllabus

Persian 1035: Beginner Persian for Heritage Speakers - Prof. Yasaman Rafat                                Syllabus

Spanish

Spanish 1030: Spanish for Beginners                                                                                                                Syllabus

Spanish 2106G: Gender and Sexuality in Latin America - Prof. Felipe Quintanilla

Spanish 2120A: Language and Society in Hispanic, Canadian, and Asian Cultures - Prof. Olga Tararova     Syllabus

Spanish 2121B: Bilingualism: Context and Cognition - Prof. Yasaman Rafat

Spanish 2213F: Exploring Hispanic Culture - Prof. Victoria Wolff                                                              Syllabus

Spanish 2200: Intermediate Spanish

Spanish 2220B: Spanish Conversation - Prof. Olga Tararova

Spanish 2303A: Intro to Spanish Linguistics - Prof. Olga Tararova                                                            Syllabus

Spanish 2908F: Spanish for Healthcare Professions - Prof. Felipe Quintanilla                                        Syllabus

Spanish 3135G: Adaptation - Prof. Victoria Wolff                                                                                         Syllabus

Spanish 3300: Advanced Spanish

Spanish 3310B: Comparative Grammar of English and Spanish - Prof. Olga Tararova

Spanish 3327B: Advanced Spanish Conversation - Prof. Olga Tararova

Spanish 3340F: Medical Spanish, Health, and Healing - Prof. Felipe Quintanilla                                     Syllabus

Spanish 3430F: Writing and Composition in Spanish - Prof. Alba Devo Colis                                          Syllabus

Spanish 3505A: Create and Connect! Cultural Production and Community Engagement - Prof. Felipe Quintanilla Syllabus

Spanish 3531G: Myths, Legends, and Oral Traditions - Prof. Alba Devo Colis

Spanish 3561G: Gender and Hispanic Cultures - Prof. Felipe Quintanilla

Teaching Assistant Internship Opportunities

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