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Romance Studies, Faculty of Arts

RMST_V: Romance Studies

All RMST_V courses are conducted in English and will fulfill the Humanities and Creative Arts requirement for Ways of Knowing Breadth Requirement.

  1. RMST_V 100 (3) Introduction to Romance Cultures

    Explore the diverse cultures of France, Spain, Italy, Latin America and the Romance-speaking world from a comparative perspective.

  2. RMST_V 140 (3) Made in Italy

    Where do Italy's glamour, lifestyle, traditions come from? This course introduces Italy's multifaceted ways of being and the cultural creations of the peninsula in their context. Credit can only be applied for one of ITAL_V 110, ITST_V 110, or RMST_V 140. Equivalency: ITAL_V 110 or ITST_V 110.

  3. RMST_V 201 (3) Introduction to Literatures and Cultures of the Romance World I: Medieval to Early Modern

    An introduction to the main themes that shaped the Romance World as its different national identities emerged in the Mediterranean sphere.

  4. RMST_V 202 (3) Introduction to Literatures and Cultures of the Romance World II: Modern to Post-Modern

    An introduction to the main themes that shaped the Romance World in the age of the nation state, imperialism, colonization, and decolonization.

  5. RMST_V 221 (3) Paris

    A cultural history of Paris surveyed through selected works of literature, cinema and art.

  6. RMST_V 241 (3) Introduction to Italian Culture I: From the Middle Ages to the Early Modern Period

    The shift from the Medieval to the Early Modern worldview, explored through some of the major representatives of the verbal and visual arts, from Dante to Machiavelli, from Giotto to Leonardo. Credit can only be applied for one of ITAL_V 231, ITST_V 231 or RMST_V 241. Equivalency: ITAL_V 231 or ITST_V 231.

  7. RMST_V 242 (3) Introduction to Italian Culture II: From the Modern to the Post-Colonial Age

    The debate around nation vs. empire vs. republic, from the Napoleonic age to our days, as captured in Italy's microcosm, condensing and often anticipating issues that have later become global. Credit can only be applied for one of ITAL_V 232, ITST_V 232 or RMST_V 242. Equivalency: ITAL_V 232 or ITST_V 232.

  8. RMST_V 250 (3) Introduction to Italian Cinema

    A thematic course surveying major classics of Italian cinema, emphasizing their historical, political, social, philosophical and technical contexts. Credit can only be applied for one of ITAL_V 234, ITST_V 234 or RMST_V 250. Equivalency: ITAL_V 234 or ITST_V 234.

  9. RMST_V 260 (3) Introduction to the Analysis of Portuguese and Brazilian Cultures

    Critical analysis of different cultural genres, including music, film and visual art through the study of selected Portuguese and Brazilian texts. Credit will be granted for only one of PORT 222 or RMST 260. Equivalency: PORT 222.

  10. RMST_V 270 (3) Introduction to Hispanic Cultures

    Cultural texts from Latin America and Spain. Examines their broad cultural and transnational impact on the Romance-speaking world of past and present.

  11. RMST_V 280 (3) Revolution!

    Concepts, theories, and practice of protest, revolt, and revolution in the Hispanic world, highlighting the intersection of politics and culture through novels, poetry, letters, diaries, and/or historical accounts of specific revolutionary uprisings. Credit will be granted for only one of SPAN_V 280 or RMST _V 280. Equivalency: SPAN_V 280.

  12. RMST_V 300 (3) History of the Romance Languages

    Development of the Romance language family from its origins in Latin to contemporary varieties. Emphasis on French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. Prerequisite: A beginners' knowledge (A1) in at least of one of the Romance languages is highly recommended.

  13. RMST_V 301 (3) Prose Fiction and Non-Fiction of the Romance World

    Fiction and non-fiction of the Romance-speaking world from the Middle Ages to the present day from a comparative perspective.

  14. RMST_V 302 (3) Theatre and Poetry of the Romance World

    Theatre and poetry of the Romance-speaking world from the Middle Ages to the present day from a comparative perspective.

  15. RMST_V 303 (3) Short Fiction in Romance Literatures

    A study of the genres of the novella and the short story within and across Romance cultures.

  16. RMST_V 304 (3) Afterlife of the Text: Rewritings and Adaptations

    How stories travel across media and across national and linguistic boundaries in the Romance-speaking world. Dialogue between different versions and inter-media translations. Questions of authorship and reception.

  17. RMST_V 305 (3) Introduction to Romance Language Cinema

    Overview of the history, aesthetics and characteristics of films in French, Italian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese. Credit will be granted for only one of RMST 234 or RMST 305. Equivalency: RMST 234.

  18. RMST_V 306 (3) Language Contact and Multilingualism in the Romance-speaking World

    A sociolinguistic examination of diverse multilingual contexts that characterise the Romance-speaking world.

  19. RMST_V 307 (3) Myths, Legends and Tales in Romance Literatures and Cultures

    Study of foundational narratives shared by Romance literatures and cultures from a comparative perspective.

  20. RMST_V 310 (3-9) Special Topics in Romance Studies

    Study of Romance literatures, cultures, languages, or communities. Topics vary from section to section. Consult Department for current offerings.

  21. RMST_V 321 (3) French Literature from the Middle Ages to the Revolution

    French literature through reading and analysis of translated works. Credit will be granted for only one of RMST_V 321 or MDVL_V 301. Equivalency: MDVL_V 301.

  22. RMST_V 322 (3) French Literature since the Revolution

    French literature through reading and analysis of translated works.

  23. RMST_V 323 (3) The French Enlightenment

    A study of the cultural and intellectual dimensions of the Enlightenment period in France.

  24. RMST_V 324 (3) Quebecois Literature and Culture

    Study of the historical, political and cultural contexts that influenced the development of literature and culture in Quebec. Credit will be granted for only one of RMST 324 or FREN 280.

  25. RMST_V 325 (3) French Cultural Identities

    Aspects of French culture through a set of key concepts that weave across French history, politics, and social structures. Credit will be granted for only one of RMST 325 or FREN 380.

  26. RMST_V 326 (3) Francophone Indigenous Literatures in Dialogue

    Comparative studies of literature and visual culture from British Columbia and Quebec.

  27. RMST_V 340 (3) Italian Food Cultures

    Analyses of Italian or Italian-style foodways and the role they play in articulating larger cultural issues. Credit can only be applied for one of ITAL_V 380, ITST_V 380, or RMST_V 340. Equivalency: ITAL_V 380 or ITST_V 380.

  28. RMST_V 341 (3) Italian Literature and Culture of the Medieval and Early Modern Period

    A thematic approach to Italian literary works from the origins to the end of the sixteenth century considered in a broad cultural context. Credit will be granted for only one of ITAL _V 303 or RMST _V 341. Equivalency: ITAL_V 303

  29. RMST_V 342 (3) Italian Literature and Culture of the Modern and Contemporary Age

    The development of modern and contemporary Italian literature and culture against the background of social and historical events. Credit will be granted for only one of ITAL_V 304 or RMST_V 342. Equivalency: ITAL_V 304.

  30. RMST_V 343 (3) Masterpieces of the Novella in Italian Literature

    A study of the genre of the novella as an expression of social and political contexts within and across cultures from its inception in feudal times to the post-modern age. Credit will be granted for only one of ITAL_V 333, ITST_V 333 or RMST_V 343. Equivalency: ITST_V 333 or ITAL_V 333

  31. RMST_V 344 (3) Cultural Exchange between Modern Italy and China

    Key moments and texts about intercultural exchange between Italy and China since the beginning of the twentieth century in their social, historical, and political contexts. Credit can only be applied for one of ITAL_V 377, ITST_V 377 or RMST_V 344. Equivalency: ITAL_V 377 or ITST_V 377.

  32. RMST_V 345 (3) Italian Fascism in Interdisciplinary Perspective

    The cultural, literary, philosophical roots of Fascism and its evolution: its policies in literature, sports, cinema, architecture, racial legislation, and colonial adventures. Credit will be granted for only one of ITAL_V 345, ITST_V 345 or RMST_V 345. Equivalency: ITAL_V 345, ITST_V 345

  33. RMST_V 346 (3) Colonial and Postcolonial Italy

    Italian colonialism in the twentieth century and postcolonial legacy in recent decades through media, literary, and cinematic texts. Credit can only be applied for one of ITAL_V 378, ITST_V 378 or RMST_V 346. Equivalency: ITAL_V 378 or ITST_V 378

  34. RMST_V 347 (3) Gender and Sexuality in Italian Cinema

    Gender and sexuality in Italian cinema within the country's historical, sociopolitical, and cultural milieus. Credit can only be applied for one of ITAL_V 379, ITST_V 379 or RMST_V 347. Equivalency: ITAL_V 379 or ITST_V 379.

  35. RMST_V 350 (3-9) Special Topics in Italian Studies

    Study of Italian literatures, cultures, languages, or communities. Topics vary from section to section. Consult Department for current offerings.

  36. RMST_V 355 (3) Italian Cinema: Neorealism

    A survey of the major classics of post-WWII Italian Neorealism in cinema emphasizing their historical, political, social, philosophical and technical contexts. Credit will be granted for only one of ITAL _V 385, ITST _V 385, or RMST _V 355. Equivalency: ITAL _V 385 or ITST _V 385

  37. RMST_V 361 (3) Studies in Portuguese and Brazilian Literature

    Selected topics. Please see the Department website for current course offering information. Credit will be granted for only one of PORT_V 392 or RMST_V 361. Equivalency: PORT_V 392.

  38. RMST_V 371 (3) The Global Renaissance: Hispanic Cross-Cultural Contacts

    Early modern (ca. 1400-1700) literature and culture. Exploration of Spain's Mediterranean, Transatlantic and Transpacific cross-cultural contacts.

  39. RMST_V 372 (3) Hopscotch: Topics in Hispanic Literature

    Spain and Latin America's contributions to global culture through popular Hispanic literature in translation. Credit will be granted for only one of SPAN _V 312 or RMST _V 372. Equivalency: SPAN_V 312.

  40. RMST_V 373 (3) Masterpieces in Hispanic Literature

    Literary texts from Spain and the Hispanic world. Examines their broad cultural and transnational impact on the Romance-speaking world of yesterday and today. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  41. RMST_V 374 (3) Mapping Gendered Spaces in Hispanic Literature and Culture

    Examines selected topics in gender and sexuality in diverse time periods, geographical contexts, and literary genres in Spain and Latin America.

  42. RMST_V 375 (3) The Caribbean: Frontiers of the Romance World

    Literature and culture from the island of Hispaniola (Haiti, Dominican Republic) and the French Caribbean from a comparative perspective.

  43. RMST_V 376 (3) Genre Adaptations in the Hispanic World

    Examines adaptations of works from the Hispanic World into various literary and cultural genres (including literature to film, novel to graphic novel), considering the historical and cultural context, themes, and narrative perspectives.

  44. RMST_V 390 (3) Barcelona

    An introduction to the city of Barcelona from a cultural studies perspective including the study of its art, literature, architecture, and social practices.

  45. RMST_V 395 (3-6) Special Topics Abroad

    Study of Romance language literature, history, culture, or communities in an authentic context. Topics and locations may vary. Consult Department for current offerings.

  46. RMST_V 400 (3) Romance Linguistics

    Vocabulary, phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and sociolinguistics of spoken and written Romance languages. Credit will be granted for only one of RMST 400 or RMST 468. Prerequisite: 2nd year standing. A beginners knowledge (CFER A1) in at least one of the Romance languages is highly recommended.

  47. RMST_V 402 (3) Visions of Nature and the Environment in the Romance World

    History, literature and philosophy of anthropization and ecology in the Romance world. Recommended: Second-year standing or higher.

  48. RMST_V 419 (3) Studies in Romance Languages and Literature

    Study of a literary or cultural topic that extends beyond just one of the Romance Languages. Consult the Department for this year's offerings. Recommended: Second-year standing or higher.

  49. RMST_V 420 (3-9) Special Topics in Francophone Studies

    Study of Francophone literatures, cultures, languages, or communities. Topics vary from section to section. Consult Department for current offerings. Recommended for students in 3rd year or above. Restricted to students with 2nd year standing or above.

  50. RMST_V 440 (3-6) Special Topics in Italian Language, Literature and Culture

    Course content will vary. May be taken twice for a total of 6 credits. Credit can only be applied for one of ITAL_V 420 or RMST_V 440. Equivalency: ITAL_V 420. This course is recommended for students with second-year standing or higher. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  51. RMST_V 452 (3) Italian Cinema and Its Cultural Background

    Films with English subtitles. Course content will vary. Credit will be granted for only one of RMST _V 452, ITST _V 432 or ITAL _V 430. Equivalency: ITAL_V 430 or ITST_V 432.

  52. RMST_V 453 (3) Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy

    A close reading of Dante's masterpiece, along with excerpts from some of his other works: Vita Nuova, Convivio, Monarchia, Epistles. Credit will be granted for only one of RMST _V 453, ITST _V 413 or ITAL _V 403. Equivalency: ITST _V 413 or ITAL _V 403.

  53. RMST_V 454 (3) Topics in the Italian Literature and Culture of the Middle Ages

    Italian literature of the Middle Ages in its intellectual, socio-political and cultural context. Dante and his contemporaries and/or immediate followers (may include Petrarch and Boccaccio). Credit will be granted for only one of RMST _V 454, ITST _V 414 or ITAL _V 404. Equivalency: ITST _V 414 or ITAL _V 404.

  54. RMST_V 455 (3) Topics in the Italian Literature and Culture of the Renaissance

    Masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance in literature and the other arts. Authors and artists studied range from Pico to Ariosto and Machiavelli, from Botticelli to Leonardo and Michelangelo. Credit will be granted for only one of RMST _V 455, ITST _V 415 or ITAL _V 405. Equivalency: ITAL _V 405 or ITST _V 415

  55. RMST_V 456 (3) Classics of Seventeenth-Century Italian Literature and Culture

    Classics of the Italian literature of the Mannerist and Baroque age in their intellectual, socio-political, and cultural context. Credit will be granted for only one of ITST _V 416 or ITAL _V 406 or RMST _V 456. Equivalency: ITST _V 416 or ITAL _V 406

  56. RMST_V 457 (3) Classics of Eighteenth-Century Italian Literature and Culture

    Classics of the Italian literature of the age of the Enlightenment in its intellectual, socio-political, and cultural context. Credit will be granted for only one of ITST _V 417 or ITAL _V 407 or RMST _V 457. Equivalency: ITST _V 417 or ITAL _V 407

  57. RMST_V 458 (3) Topics in Nineteenth-century Italian Literature and Culture

    Italian literature of the 19th century in its intellectual, socio-political, and cultural context. Credit will be granted for only one of ITST _V 418 or ITAL _V 408 or RMST _V 458. Equivalency: ITST _V 418 or ITAL _V 408

  58. RMST_V 459 (3) Topics in Modern and Contemporary Italian Literature and Culture

    Italian literature of the 20th century in its intellectual, socio-political and cultural context. Credit will be granted for only one of RMST _V 459, ITST _V 419 or ITAL_V 409. Recommended pre-requisite: Second-year standing or higher. Equivalency: ITST_V 419 or ITAL_V 409.

  59. RMST_V 460 (3) Studies in Portuguese and Brazilian Culture

    Selected topics. Please see the Department website for current course offering information. Credit will be granted for only one of PORT_V 405 or RMST_V 460. Recommended: Second-year standing or higher. Equivalency: PORT_V 405.

  60. RMST_V 470 (3-9) Special Topics in Hispanic Studies

    Study of Hispanic literatures, cultures, languages, or communities. Topics vary from section to section. Consult Department for current offerings. Recommended for students in 3rd year or above. Restricted to students with 2nd year standing or above.

  61. RMST_V 495 (3) Research Intensive Seminar in Romance Studies

  62. RMST_V 499 (3) Honours Essay

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  63. RMST_V 520 (3) Studies in Romance Languages and Cultures

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  64. RMST_V 548 (0) Major Essay

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

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