Semester Hours:3Periodically
This course focuses on the basic principles of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and dialectology of the Spanish language. Special attention will be paid to the position of Spanish in the United States from a sociolinguistic point of view. Concepts such as “Spanglish,” bilingualism, and language contact will be analyzed both synchronically and diachronically.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Lectures and course work are in Spanish. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.