Chinese and its dialects are spoken by more than one billion people world-wide. Most Chinese speaking people reside in China, but large populations exist in North America, South America, and Europe.
From a census report in 2007, more than 3% of all Canadians speak Chinese as their native language, making it one of the most common, non-official languages in the country. As this percentage rises, knowledge of the Chinese language, the culture, and the customs become increasingly important in numerous professions.
The course list identifies approved courses that MacEwan may offer. Not all courses will be offered every year and some courses are restricted to particular programs. Contact an advisor in your program for information on course availability.
Before you register in a Chinese course, you must determine the appropriate placement level.
It is important that you are registered in a level of Mandarin Chinese appropriate to your ability. If you register in the wrong course, you will be required to withdraw from it in the first week of the term, and you may not have another chance to register in the correct course. Taking the wrong course may also jeopardize your future transfer of credits.
In order to ensure you are placed in the correct level for Mandarin Chinese, please consult the following:
| YOUR BACKGROUND | RECOMMENDED COURSE |
| You have little or no background in Mandarin Chinese. | CHIN 101(fall), CHIN 102 (winter) |
| You were born and brought up in North America, and are proficient in one of the Chinese regional dialects, but are not able to read and write Chinese characters. | A placement test may be required, or contact a Mandarin Chinese instructor for further information. |
| You have Chinese 30 or equivalent (Chinese 20S, 20N, etc.), and you have NOT studied in a Chinese bilingual program. | CHIN 201 (fall) and CHIN 202 (winter) |
| You have Chinese 30 AND you were in Chinese bilingual program for most of your elementary and high school years. | CHIN 211 (fall) and CHIN 212 (winter) |
| You have been partly educated in another Chinese regional dialect during your stay in South Asia, and can read and write Chinese characters, but cannot speak fluent Mandarin Chinese. | CHIN 211 (fall) and CHIN 212 (winter) |
| Your background does not fit any of the descriptions above or you are not certain about your level. | Please contact the Mandarin instructor or program advisor for assistance. |
If your background does not fit any of the descriptions above or if you are uncertain about correct placement, please contact the Chinese coordinator.
Hai-Ching Du, Term
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Department of Humanities
Room 7-352, City Centre Campus
10700 - 104 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2
Phone:780-497-5608
Fax: 780-497-5609
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Lisa King, Administrative Assistant
780-497-5608 • kingl31@macewan.ca
Judith Bode, Coordinator
Room 7-352N, City Centre Campus
780-497-5336 • bodej@macewan.ca
Dr. Benjamin Garstad, Chair
Room 7-352L, City Centre Campus
780-497-5340 • garstadb@macewan.ca
The influence of French is present in all cultural domains, from art and music to fashion and cuisine. But French is not just a culturally important foreign language; it is one of the world's major international languages. It is one of the working languages of the United Nations and of the European Union. And it is, of course, an official language of Canada.
Speaking, reading and writing French will greatly increase your mobility, allowing you to live, work or study in Quebec or in French-speaking countries overseas. Being bilingual in English and French will broaden your employment opportunities at all levels of government. Understanding French language and culture will open doors to a wealth of cultural resources from film to fashion to philosophy.
Le français, c’est pratique!
The course list identifies approved courses that MacEwan may offer. Not all courses will be offered every year and some courses are restricted to particular programs. Contact an advisor in your program for information on course availability.
Before you register in a French course, you must determine the appropriate placement level.
You must register in a level that is appropriate to your ability. If you register in the wrong course, you will be required to withdraw from it in the first week of the term, and you may not have another chance to register in the correct course. Taking the wrong course may also jeopardize your future transfer of credits.
| YOUR BACKGROUND | RECOMMENDED LEVEL |
| You have little or no previous background in French. | FREN 111 |
| You have French 20 or equivalent. | FREN 112 |
| You have FREN 112 or equivalent. | FREN 211 |
| You have French 30 or equivalent and you were NOT in French immersion in high school. | FREN 211 |
| You have French 30 or equivalent AND you were in French immersion for part of your high school years. | FREN 211 or higher level : contact the French coordinator for further information or placement test. |
| You have French Language Arts 30 (French immersion) or an advanced-level French course. | FREN 297 |
| You have Français 30 (école francophone). | FREN 297 or higher level : contact the French coordinator for further information or placement test. |
| You have FREN 212 or equivalent. | FREN 297 |
| You do not have French 30 or equivalent, but you lived in a French-speaking area for an extended period of time AND you studied the language during your stay. | FREN 297 or higher level : contact the French coordinator for further information or placement test. |
| You do not have French 30 or equivalent, but you lived in a French-speaking area for an extended period of time. French is primarily an oral language for you. | FREN 211 or higher level : contact the French coordinator for further information or placement test. |
If your background does not fit any of the descriptions above or if you are uncertain about correct placement, please contact the French coordinator.
Renee Bliss, Term
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Souleymane Fofana, Term
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Suzanne Hayman, Full-time (On Leave)
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Justine Huet, Term
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Kyeongmi Kim-Bernard, Full-time
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Renata Knos, Full-time
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Department of Humanities
Room 7-352, City Centre Campus
10700 - 104 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2
Phone:780-497-5608
Fax: 780-497-5609
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Lisa King, Administrative Assistant
780-497-5608 • kingl31@macewan.ca
Kyeongmi Kim-Bernard, Coordinator
Room 7-352B, City Centre Campus
780-633-3335 • kimbernardk@macewan.ca
Dr. Benjamin Garstad, Chair
Room 7-352L, City Centre Campus
780-497-5340 • garstadb@macewan.ca
Germany has the third largest economy in the world and a knowledge of German will create a wealth of opportunities in the world of business -- think Adidas, Volkswagen, Bayer, BMW. Germany and German speakers are also major contributors to art and science in the Western world.
Those interested in music will recognize Mozart, Rammstein and Hans Zimmer, for example. Devotees of art and literature appreciate Dürer and Klimt; Goethe, Kafka and The Brothers Grimm.
Sports fans might know Michael Schumacher and Frans Beckenbauer. Jil Sander and Karl Lagerfeld design clothing and accessories modeled by Claudia Schiffer and Heidi Klum. Film meets politics in Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Franka Potente shares top billing in action films.
Scientists owe a great deal to the work of Keppler, Einstein, Freud, Jung and Schweizer, and without the inventions of men such as Gutenberg, Daimler and Benz, and Wernher von Braun, the world would be a different place. On the world stage, we find Charlemagne, Bismarck and Hitler. Kant, Karl Marx, Nietzsche and Luther are giants in philosophy and religion.
If you are interested in any of these subjects a knowledge of German will deepen your understanding. Critical study of German will allow you to read the works of these famous thinkers and innovators in their original language and open doors to the philosophical, literary, artistic and scientific endeavours of a culture with 120 million native speakers around the world.
The course list identifies approved courses that MacEwan may offer. Not all courses will be offered every year and some courses are restricted to particular programs. Contact an advisor in your program for information on course availability.
Before you register in a German course, you must determine the appropriate placement level.
You must register in a level that is appropriate to your ability. If you register in the wrong course, you will be required to withdraw from it in the first week of the term, and you may not have another chance to register in the correct course. Taking the wrong course may also jeopardize your future transfer of credits.
| YOUR BACKGROUND | RECOMMENDED LEVEL |
| You have little or no previous background in German, or you have successfully completed German 10. | GERM 111 (Fall) |
| You have successfully completed German 10 and 20. | GERM 111 (Fall) or GERM 112 (Winter) - please note that the German instructor may ask you to take a placement test to determine which of the two courses better suits your ability. |
| You have completed GERM 111 or equivalent with a grade of at least C-. | GERM 112 (Winter) |
| You have successfully completed German 30 or equivalent. | GERM 211 (Fall) |
| You have completed GERM 112 or equivalent with a grade of at least C-. | GERM 211 (Fall) |
| You were in German immersion for most of your school years; or you speak German at home, or you have spent time in a German-speaking country and can navigate the language. German is primarily an oral language for you. | GERM 211 (Fall) |
| You have completed GERM 211 or equivalent with a grade of at least C- | GERM 212 (Winter) |
| You do not have German 30 or equivalent, BUT you lived in a German-speaking environment for an extended period of time and you studied the language during your stay. | Please contact the German coordinator for further information and to determine appropriate placement. |
| You have successfully completed a Sprachdiplom or Zertifikate. | Please contact the German coordinator for further information and to determine appropriate placement. |
| You believe you may have more knowledge than German 212. | Please contact the German coordinator for further information and to determine appropriate placement. |
If your background does not fit any of the descriptions above or if you are uncertain about correct placement, please contact the German coordinator.
Judith Bode, Term
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Daniela Gatto, Term
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Department of Humanities
Room 7-352, City Centre Campus
10700 - 104 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2
Phone:780-497-5608
Fax: 780-497-5609
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Lisa King, Administrative Assistant
780-497-5608 • kingl31@macewan.ca
Judith Bode, Coordinator
Room 7-352N, City Centre Campus
780-497-5336 • bodej@macewan.ca
Dr. Benjamin Garstad, Chair
Room 7-352L, City Centre Campus
780-497-5340 • garstadb@macewan.ca
Studying ancient Greek brings you into direct contact with the past. The Greek language has a history that spans 34 centuries and still lives today. It is the language of Artistotle, Plato and Homer; the original language of scientific method and inquiry as well as the beginnings of abstract thought. It is a language that left us the legacy of democracy and the power of questioning.
A study of ancient Greek exposes you to the foundation and animating spirit of Western Civilization. In addition to influencing our politics and government, the Greeks introduced us to ethics and created enduring art, architecture and literature whose references can be found throughout modern culture.
Learning Greek creates well-ordered habits of thought, speech and writing and develops well-rounded students. The study of the Greek and Latin languages is an important part of classics and provides a foundation for the study of the romance languages. It also provides insight into other humanities and science disciplines, business, law and medicine.
The course list identifies approved courses that MacEwan may offer. Not all courses will be offered every year and some courses are restricted to particular programs. Contact an advisor in your program for information on course availability.
Before you register in a Greek course, you must determine the appropriate placement level.
You must register in a level that is appropriate to your ability. If you register in the wrong course, you will be required to withdraw from it in the first week of the term, and you may not have another chance to register in the correct course. Taking the wrong course may also jeopardize your future transfer of credits.
| YOUR BACKGROUND | RECOMMENDED LEVEL |
| You have little or no previous background in Greek. | GREK 101 Introductory Greek I |
| You have completed GREK 101 or equivalent with a grade of at least C-. | GREK 102 Introductory Greek II |
| You have credit in Greek 100, Greek 101 and Greek 102, Greek 30 or 35 or any other matriculation level Greek course. | Please contact the Greek coordinator for other options. You are not eligible to register in GREK 101 or 102. |
If your background does not fit any of the descriptions above or if you are uncertain about correct placement, please contact the Greek coordinator.
Colin Bailey, Full-time
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Tracy Deline, Term
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Isabelle Donald, Term
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Richard Fletcher, Term
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Benjamin Garstad, Full-time
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Tanya Henderson, Term
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Maria Kozakiewicz, Full-time
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Ken Ristau, Term
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Craig Taylor, Term
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Department of Humanities
Room 7-352, City Centre Campus
10700 - 104 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2
Phone:780-497-5608
Fax: 780-497-5609
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Lisa King, Administrative Assistant
780-497-5608 • kingl31@macewan.ca
Dr. Colin Bailey, Coordinator
Room 7-353E, City Centre Campus
780-497-4794 • baileyc26@macewan.ca
Dr. Benjamin Garstad, Chair
Room 7-352L, City Centre Campus
780-497-5340 • garstadb@macewan.ca
Are you aware that Japan is Canada's number two exporting partner and number three importing partner? Combine that with Japanese companies that have established American or Canadian offices (Sony, Honda, Fuji, etc), and that accounts for big business every year. And did you know that Asian languages, including Japanese, account for 38 per cent of all non-official mother tongues in Canada?
Learn the culture of a nation that remained isolated until the mid-19th century but has since become an international leader in electronics, engineering, and business.
Learn a language spoken by samurai warriors, traditional farmers, and Nintendo executives. Learn Japanese at MacEwan.
The course list identifies approved courses that MacEwan may offer. Not all courses will be offered every year and some courses are restricted to particular programs. Contact an advisor in your program for information on course availability.
Before you register in a Japanese course, you must determine the appropriate placement level.
You must register in a level that is appropriate to your ability. If you register in the wrong course, you will be required to withdraw from it in the first week of the term, and you may not have another chance to register in the correct course. Taking the wrong course may also jeopardize your future transfer of credits.
| YOUR BACKGROUND | RECOMMENDED LEVEL |
| You have little or no previous background in Japanese. | JAPN 101 (Fall) and JAPN 102 (Winter) |
| You have Japanese 30 or equivalent. | JAPN 150 (Not offered every year; please speak with the Japanese coordinator) |
| You have Japanese 10 or 20 or 10 and 20. | JAPN 101(Fall) and JAPN 102 (Winter) |
| You have JAPN 102 or equivalent. | JAPN 201 (Fall) and JAPN 202 (Winter) |
| You do not have Japanese 30 or equivalent, BUT you lived in Japan for an extended period of time and you studied the language during your stay. | Please contact the Japanese coordinator for further information. |
If your background does not fit any of the descriptions above or if you are uncertain about correct placement, please contact the Japanese coordinator.
Kyoko Ohori, Term
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Aya Okamoto, Term
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Department of Humanities
Room 7-352, City Centre Campus
10700 - 104 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2
Phone:780-497-5608
Fax: 780-497-5609
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Lisa King, Administrative Assistant
780-497-5608 • kingl31@macewan.ca
Judith Bode, Coordinator
Room 7-352N, City Centre Campus
780-497-5336 • bodej@macewan.ca
Dr. Benjamin Garstad, Chair
Room 7-352L, City Centre Campus
780-497-5340 • garstadb@macewan.ca
From the names of our planets to velociraptors and Homo Sapiens; from ancient Mediterranean myths to Harry Potter; the world is alive with a language for which there are no living native speakers.
Students of Latin find that even a passing acquaintance with the language provides them with a valuable toolkit for understanding the grammar and vocabulary of English; gives them a leg up in learning French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese; and enhances their understanding of literature, history, politics, medicine, pharmacy, teaching, philosophy, and law.
In fact, because of the precision and attention to detail fostered through the study of Latin, many students find they have developed key skills necessary to excel in their other classes and in the workforce once they graduate. They learn to analyze discrete parts and create meaningful, logical constructs from those parts and as a result they read efficiently, organize their thoughts with clarity and write better.
The course list identifies approved courses that MacEwan may offer. Not all courses will be offered every year and some courses are restricted to particular programs. Contact an advisor in your program for information on course availability.
Before you register in a Latin course, you must determine the appropriate placement level.
You must register in a level that is appropriate to your ability. If you register in the wrong course, you will be required to withdraw from it in the first week of the term, and you may not have another chance to register in the correct course. Taking the wrong course may also jeopardize your future transfer of credits.
| YOUR BACKGROUND | RECOMMENDED LEVEL |
| You have little or no previous background in Latin. | LATN 101 (Fall) and LATN 102 (Winter) |
| You have successfully completed Latin 30 or equivalent. | LATN 301 (Fall) and LATN 302 (Winter). Please consult a Latin instructor before enrolling. |
| You have completed LATN 101 or equivalent with a grade of at least C- | LATN 102 (Winter) |
| You have completed LATN 102 or equivalent with a grade of at least C- | LATN 301 (Fall) and LATN 302 (Winter) |
If your background does not fit any of the descriptions above or if you are uncertain about correct placement, please contact the Latin coordinator.
Colin Bailey, Full-time
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Tracy Deline, Term
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Isabelle Donald, Term
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Richard Fletcher, Term
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Ben Garstad, Full-time
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Tanya Henderson, Term
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Maria Kozakiewicz, Full-time
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Ken Ristau, Term
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Department of Humanities
Room 7-352, City Centre Campus
10700 - 104 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2
Phone:780-497-5608
Fax: 780-497-5609
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Lisa King, Administrative Assistant
780-497-5608 • kingl31@macewan.ca
Dr. Maria Kozakiewicz, Coordinator
Room 7-353D, City Centre Campus
780-497-4209 • kozakiewiczm@macewan.ca
Dr. Benjamin Garstad, Chair
Room 7-352L, City Centre Campus
780-497-5340 • garstadb@macewan.ca
Why learn Spanish? You'll enhance your employment opportunities and be prepared to excel in a global economy. Today approximately 500 million people across four continents speak Spanish, and it is the mother tongue of close to 350 million people in more than twenty-one countries. Canada’s main trading partner, the United States, alone has 35.5 million Spanish speakers.
Learning Spanish can help you stand out at home as well as abroad. Students who study another language simultaneously expand their control of English vocabulary, grammar and style. They become better communicators which translates to higher salaries. According to a recent study by economics professors at the University of Guelph, bilingual employees earn more than their unilingual counterparts even if they aren't using their language skills on the job.
Of course, it is not all about work and money. Learning Spanish will also open doors to a rich world of culture. Imagine having access to the original works of Cervantes, Gabriel García Márquez, Jorge Luís Borges and Pablo Neruda. Imagine enjoying the art of Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, or Diego Rivera, and having an understanding of the cultural setting in which it was created. Picture yourself traveling in Latin America or Spain and actually being able to communicate with the locals. Whatever your reasons, expand your horizons… learn Spanish!
The course list identifies approved courses that MacEwan may offer. Not all courses will be offered every year and some courses are restricted to particular programs. Contact an advisor in your program for information on course availability.
Before you register in a Spanish course, you must determine the appropriate placement level.
You must register in a level that is appropriate to your ability. If you register in the wrong course, you will be required to withdraw from it in the first week of the term, and you may not have another chance to register in the correct course. Taking the wrong course may also jeopardize your future transfer of credits.
Please note that SPAN 111, 112, 211, 212, 216 and 230 are not open to students with native speaker background.
| YOUR BACKGROUND | RECOMMENDED LEVEL |
| You have very limited or no previous background in Spanish and you have not successfully completed Spanish 30 or equivalent. | SPAN 111 (Fall) |
| You have taken Spanish 111 or equivalent and have obtained at least a grade of C- | SPAN 112 (Winter) |
| You have successfully completed Spanish 30, 35, or have taken Spanish 112, 100 or equivalent and have obtained at least a grade of C- | SPAN 211 (Fall) |
| You have taken Span 211 or equivalent and have obtained at least a grade of C- | SPAN 212 (Winter) |
| You have taken Spanish 212 or equivalent and have obtained at least a grade of C- | SPAN 216 (Fall) and/or SPAN 230 (Winter) |
| You have not taken any Spanish courses, but you speak Spanish at home or you lived in a Spanish-speaking area for an extended period of time and you have a high level of oral proficiency in Spanish. | SPAN 306 (Winter). Please note that if you have been schooled in Spanish, you CANNOT take SPAN 306. |
If your background does not fit any of the descriptions above or if you are uncertain about correct placement, please contact the Spanish coordinator
Sarah Barrera, Term
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Adriana Barreto, Term
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Maritza Mark, Full-time
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Kate Primorac, Term
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Jacqueline Romero, Term
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Cristina Ruiz-Serrano, Full-time
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Adriana Spahr, Full-time
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Department of Humanities
Room 7-352, City Centre Campus
10700 - 104 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2
Phone:780-497-5608
Fax: 780-497-5609
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Lisa King, Administrative Assistant
780-497-5608 • kingl31@macewan.ca
Dr. Adriana Spahr, Coordinator
Room 7-352D, City Centre Campus
780-497-5844 • spahra@macewan.ca
Dr. Benjamin Garstad, Chair
Room 7-352L, City Centre Campus
780-497-5340 • garstadb@macewan.ca
