Faculty of Arts 4. Program Details 4.28 French, Italian and Spanish4.28 French, Italian and Spanish
Baccalaureate Degrees Offered
Degrees in French Bachelor of Arts (BA) in French BA in French with Co-operative Education BA Honours French BA Honours French with Co-operative Education Degrees in Italian Studies BA in Italian Studies BA in Italian Studies with Co-operative Education Degrees in Spanish BA in Spanish BA in Spanish with Co-operative Education BA Honours Spanish BA Honours Spanish with Co-operative Education Other Degrees BA in French and Italian BA in French and Italian with Co-operative Education BA in French and Spanish BA in French and Spanish with Co-operative Education BA in Italian and Spanish BA in Italian and Spanish with Co-operative Education Concurrent BA in French/Bachelor of Education Concurrent BA in Spanish/Bachelor of Education Related Interdisciplinary Degrees (See separate listings) BA in Latin American Studies Note: Minors are offered in French, Italian and Spanish. |
Introduction
The Department of French, Italian and Spanish offers instruction in the fields of French, Italian and Spanish together with courses bearing the title Romance Studies. (The latter courses do not constitute a Major Field of study.) Advanced Placement and Credit by Special Assessment French, Italian and Spanish-speaking students or students with more than high-school matriculation in these languages (including graduates of a bilingual or immersion program) must consult the Department to be placed in a course corresponding to their level of linguistic competence. Students seeking credit by special assessment should consult the Department regarding courses available for credit in this manner. Native speakers are not eligible to take language courses by special assessment or to receive advanced credit for them. Study Abroad Noting that the advancement of knowledge and understanding is a global enterprise, the Mission Statement of the ݮƵ strongly advocates international contacts among staff and students. In this context, the Department of French, Italian and Spanish encourages its students to take advantage of possibilities for studying off-campus, wherever one of its target languages is spoken. Detailed information on courses and programs in French (in Quebec or elsewhere), Italian and Spanish is available from the Department and/or the Centre for International Students and Study Abroad. Students planning to study off-campus must obtain a letter of permission from their faculty. They are strongly advised to consult the Department of French, Italian and Spanish beforehand to discuss details concerning course selection and transfer of credit. Programme menant au certificat de langue française/Certificate Program in French Language Studies En collaboration avec l'Education permanente et le Centre français, le Département de français, italien et espagnol offre un programme menant au certificat de langue française. Ce programme réunit des cours avec crédit, des cours sans crédit et des activités culturelles. Pour de plus amples renseignements, prière de s'adresser au Centre français, 403.220.7226, . In collaboration with Continuing Education and the French Centre, the Department of French, Italian and Spanish offers a Certificate Program in French Language Studies combining credit and non-credit courses with participation in cultural activities. Complete information may be obtained from the French Centre at 403.220.7226 or . Le Centre français/The French Centre Le Département de français, italien et espagnol travaille de près avec le Centre français qui fait partie de l'Education permanente. Situé à Craigie Hall (C 301), le Centre propose un choix de cours sans crédit et d'activités culturelles, administre le programme menant au certificat de langue française et gère "Le francofonne," lieu de rencontre et centre multimédia où l'on peut se détendre dans une ambiance francophone. Le Centre gère aussi des cours accrédités donnés en français dans différentes disciplines (French Language Instruction Program ou FLIP) permettant à l'étudiant de renforcer sa maîtrise de la langue. Pour de plus amples renseignements, prière de s'adresser au Centre français, 403.220.7226, . The Department of French, Italian and Spanish maintains close links with the French Centre, a facility operated by Continuing Education. Located in Craigie Hall (C 301), the Centre offers a variety of non-degree courses and cultural activities, administers the Certificate Program in French Language Studies, and operates "Le francofonne," a drop-in and media learning centre for those wishing to relax in a francophone atmosphere. Through the French Language Instruction Program (FLIP), credit courses are offered in other departments providing students with another opportunity to perfect their French. Detailed information may be obtained from the Centre at 403.220.7226 or . |
Contact Information
Department Office: Craigie Hall D310 Phone: 403.220.5300 Fax: 403.284.3634 Email: fisl@ucalgary.ca Website: |
For Program Advice
Students should consult a program advisor in the Arts Students’ Centre for information and advice on their overall program requirements. For more specific advice regarding course selection and requirements in the major field, students should consult the subject advisor located in their home Department (consult Department website for contact information). |
Admission to the Majors
Prospective students wishing to enter one of the BA programs offered by the Department of French, Italian and Spanish must meet the criteria listed in section A.2 Undergraduate Admission of this Calendar. Annual application deadlines are found in A.3 Deadline Dates for Undergraduate Applications for Admission and Transcripts. |
Admission to Honours French and Spanish
The Faculty of Arts procedures for “Admission to Honours” established in section 3.4.2 Honours Degrees with a Major Field are applicable and provide the overall framework for entry into the Honours Programs in French and Spanish. The application deadline is February 1. |
Overlapping Programs
Programs offered by the Department of French, Italian and Spanish can only be taken in conjunction with the program in Linguistics and Language if the language in the former program differs from the chosen Language Option for the latter. This restriction applies to Major-plus-Minor combinations, Double Majors, Combined Degrees and Second Baccalaureate Degrees. |
Field of French
The Field of French includes all courses labelled French (FREN). Students with advanced placement may use Romance Studies 499 to fulfil one of the exempted Major Field requirements. Students who have completed the minimum number of courses in the major field may use Romance Studies 499 as an additional course in the field of French. Note: All mandatory courses will normally be offered each year. Other courses may be offered in alternate years. |
Field of Italian
The Field of Italian Studies comprises the following: Courses with an Italian Focus
Contextual Courses
Note: All mandatory Italian courses will normally be offered each year. Other courses labelled Italian may be offered in alternate years. |
Field of Spanish
The Field of Spanish includes all courses labelled Spanish (SPAN). Students with advanced placement may use Romance Studies 499 to fulfil one of the exempted Major Field requirements. Students who have completed the minimum number of courses in the major field may use Romance Studies 499 as an additional course in the field of Spanish. Note: All mandatory courses will normally be offered each year. Other courses may be offered in alternate years. |