If you’re looking for an interesting new course to take next semester, consider Hispanic Studies (HPST) 2850 - Why So Many Revolutions?: Introduction to Latin American Cultures.

The history of Latin American cultures and nations is full of tensions and conflicts around economic inequality, ideology, autocracy, foreign intervention, regional identity, race, gender, and the environment. Join us as we unpack the why and how of Latin America's diverse revolutionary past and present.

Note: Language of instruction is English
No Prerequisites

Tuesday | Thursday
3:00pm - 4:15pm
Room: W550
Instructor: Dr. Brent Devos

Ultra Contemporary Quebec Cinema - FREN 2850 / MODL 2850 / CINE 2850

Did you know that the director of Dune, Denis Villeneuve, is from Quebec? This course will explore Quebec's booming film industry, the quality of their motion pictures and the topics they deal with. Born of a desire to highlight national identity, Quebec's film industry is dealing with questions of transnationalism, territorial boundaries and changing cultural-historical parameters. Do recent films still deal with the province's past, sovereignty and questions of French-language or are they exploring wider issues of indigeneity, multiculturalism, globalism, women's rights, and more general cinematic topics (zombies for example) featured in other films?

Note: Language of instruction is English
Prerequisite(s): 2nd-Year Standing

Monday | Wednesday
1:30pm - 2:45pm
Room W514
Instructor: Dr. Steven Urquhart

Nineteenth-Century Fiction as Film - FREN 3600 / FREN 4600

Le dix-neuvième siècle était obsédé par le roman; notre époque l’est par le cinéma. Mais pourquoi est-ce que les réalisateurs adaptent si souvent cette période littéraire? Qu’est-ce que l’adaptation transforme, et comment est-ce que cette nouvelle vision influence notre lecture de ces texts importants, et de notre monde?

Au programme: Victor Hugo Les Misérables, Honoré de Balzac Le Colonel Chabert et La Duchesse de Langeais, Émile Zola
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FREN3600 Prerequisites: FREN2300
FREN4600 Prerequisites: FREN3100 or FREN3600

Monday | Wednesday
4:00pm - 5:15pm
Room B716
Instructor: Dr. Beth Gerwin

The Spanish Summer Immersion Program provides you with an opportunity to improve your Spanish language skills while immersing yourself in a new culture, exploring a new city, and traveling as a group with other students like you. Improve your intercultural skills and enhance your student experience while you earn 9 Spanish credits!

When: June 12 to July 9, 2025

Where: Jaén, Spain

Courses included:

• SPAN 2850/3850 *

• Two Spanish Language and Culture (SPAN 2xxx or SPAN 3xxx*) - 6 Transfer Credits - *depends on your language proficiency level at registration

Prerequisite: SPAN 1100 or waiver by instructor

Cost: $5,500* (includes tuition, accommodation, meals, field activities and transportation from Madrid to Jaén). Airfare and Travel Health Insurance is NOT INCLUDED. Program cost is an estimate for domestic students and is subject to change based on enrollment or other factors.

*International Students will be subject to international tuition rates.

Travel Award: Undergraduate domestic students are eligible to apply for a travel award.

Fundraising: The group will do fundraising February-May to offset the cost of the program. Suggestions are welcome.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2025

Zoom info session: October 24, 2024 at 11 am (Email outgoing@uleth.ca for link or register on the MyExperience portal under events)

In person info session: November 5, 2024 at 2 pm

For more information, contact Luz Ospina at luz.ospina@uleth.ca