FYCSG 05/06 REV2 - Faculty of Arts - York University

13. LATIN
AS/LA1000 6.0 Elementary Latin. This course is intended for students with no previous
training in Latin.
Note: Further courses in Latin are listed under Classical Studies.
AS/LA2000 6.0 Intermediate Latin. This is an intensive course in the reading of Latin
prose and poetry intended for students who have had OAC (or equivalent) Latin.
Prerequisites: AS/LA1000 6.0 or AK/LA1400 6.0 or permission of the Director of
Classical Studies.
14. LINGUISTICS
Course offerings are listed later in this Guide.
15. PORTUGUESE
AS/POR1000 6.0 Elementary Portuguese. This course introduces the Portuguese
language within its cultural contexts. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading
and writing are emphasized. Students will acquire a functional competence in elementary
written and spoken Portuguese. No previous knowledge of Portuguese is assumed.
Degree credit exclusion: AS/POR1010 6.0.
AS/POR2000 6.0 Intermediate Portuguese. This course is intended for students with
some oral and written knowledge of Portuguese, who wish to improve their command
of the formal language. Development of speaking, listening and reading and writing
skills; further study of grammar; vocabulary building; translation into Portuguese.
Prerequisite: AS/POR1000 6.0 or AS/POR1010 6.0 (or equivalent), or permission of
the department.
Degree credit exclusion: AS/POR1050 6.0.
AS/POR2600 6.0 Introduction to Portuguese Culture. This course presents an overview
of Portuguese culture and civilization from the Portuguese era of pre-Roman times to
Portugal as a European Union member.
Degree credit exclusion: AS/POR2800A 6.0.
AS/POR3000 6.0 Advanced Portuguese. This course gives students the skills to write
and speak standard Portuguese, using reading and discussion of short texts from
contemporary authors. Grammatical aspects of Portuguese are studied. Written assignments
will reflect the topics and readings discussed in class.
Prerequisite: AS/POR2000 6.0 or AS/POR1050 6.0, or permission of the department.
Language of instruction: Portuguese.
Degree credit exclusion: AS/POR2040 6.0.
16. RUSSIAN AND RUSSIAN STUDIES
AS/RU1000 6.0 Elementary Russian. Basic elements of Russian for beginners. Students
receive training in the four skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and
writing, by means of dialogues, drills and language laboratory sessions.
Note: Native and near-native speakers of Russian are ineligible for this course.
AS/RU2000 6.0 Intermediate Russian. The aim of this course is to develop students’
reading skills, oral comprehension and ability to express themselves in Russian both in
written and in oral form. Special attention is devoted to a review and further study of
grammar, vocabulary building, translation from and into Russian, and conversation.
Prerequisite: AS/RU1000 6.0, or OAC Russian (or equivalent) with appropriate score on
departmental placement test, or permission of the department.
Note: Native and near-native speakers of Russian are ineligible for this course.
AS/RU2750 6.0 Russian Culture: Continuity and Conflict (in translation). This course
examines Russian culture in an historical and social context focusing on Kievan Rus’,
the rise of Muscovy, the expansion of the Russian Empire and its revolutionary mutation
into the Soviet Union, and the post-Soviet contemporary scene. (Cross-listed to
AS/HIST2310 6.0, AS/HUMA 2750 6.0.)
Degree credit exclusion: AS/HUMA2990D 6.0.
Prerequisite: No knowledge of Russian required.
AS/RU3000 6.0 Advanced Russian. A systematic review of grammar and an introduction
to prose composition and translation. Conversation and discussion will be
based on reading materials presenting various aspects of Russian culture.
Prerequisite: AS/RU2000 6.0 or equivalent.
Note: Native and near-native speakers of Russian are ineligible for this course.
Language of instruction: Russian.
SUGGESTED COURSE SELECTION FOR FIRST YEAR.
(ASSUMES A COURSE LOAD OF 30 CREDITS):
• 1000-level 9 credit Foundations HUMA or SOSC course;
• 6 credit RU language course (as determined by placement questionnaire);
• 1000-level 6 credit NATS course;
• 6 credit elective course;
• 3 credit elective course (optional).
17. SPANISH
AS/SP1000 6.0 Elementary Spanish. This is an intensive introductory course to the
language and culture of the Hispanic world. Equal attention is paid to the four skills of
listening, speaking, reading and writing. In addition, students acquire a command of
all the essential grammatical structures of Spanish and a vocabulary of a minimum of
2,500 items. This course is designed for students with no knowledge of Spanish.
AS/SP2000 6.0 Intermediate Spanish. This course is an extensive review of the fundamentals
of Spanish grammar and emphasizes the four skills, listening, speaking,
reading and writing through compositions, written exercises, oral presentations and
conversations.
Prerequisite: AS/SP1000 6.0, or OAC Spanish, or Grade 12 U or M Spanish, or placement
through testing.
Degree credit exclusions: AS/SP1050 6.0, AS/SP2010 6.0, AS/SP2050 6.0.
AS/SP2010 6.0 Intermediate Spanish for Native Speakers. A concentrated course
for students of Hispanic background with no formal language training. This course
involves a comprehensive study of grammar and vocabulary, as well as assignments
on aspects of Hispanic culture to strengthen basic skills and develop fluency in oral and
written academic Spanish.
Prerequisite: Native knowledge of Spanish. Placement into this course is determined
by a departmental placement questionnaire.
Degree credit exclusions: AS/SP1050 6.0, AS/SP2000 6.0, AS/SP2050 6.0.
AS/SP2050 6.0 Intermediate Spanish with Business Content. Centred on the language
of business, this course presents a review of Spanish grammar, emphasizing listening,
speaking, reading and writing. This course provides the basis for communication and
cultural skills required to function in the Spanish-speaking world of business.
Prerequisite: AS/SP1000 6.0, or OAC Spanish, or Grade 12 U or M Spanish, or placement
through testing.
Degree credit exclusions: AS/SP1050 6.0, AS/SP2000 6.0, AS/SP2010 6.0.
AS/SP2200 6.0 Introduction to Spanish Literature. This course provides a general
background from the medieval period to the twentieth century and is, therefore,
required for all students who intend to major or minor in Spanish. Students should take
this course during their first 60 credits.
Prerequisite: AS/SP2000 6.0 or AS/SP1050 6.0 or equivalent, or AS/SP1000 6.0 with
a minimum grade of A and concurrent enrolment in AS/SP2000 6.0, or permission of
the department.
AS/SP3000 6.0 Advanced Spanish Language and Grammar. This course develops
the student’s command of Spanish grammar through the writing of multiple drafts of
essays, the discussion of advanced and subtle aspects of grammar and style, and the
analysis of selected readings.
Prerequisite: AS/SP2000 6.0, or AS/SP1050 6.0 with a minimum grade of C,
or equivalent.
Degree credit exclusion: AS/SP2040 6.0.
SUGGESTED COURSE SELECTION FOR FIRST YEAR.
(ASSUMES A COURSE LOAD OF 30 CREDITS):
• 1000-level 9 credit Foundations HUMA or SOSC course;
• 6 credit SP language course (as determined by placement questionnaire);
• 1000-level 6 credit NATS course;
• 6 credit elective course;
• 3 credit elective course (optional).
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