Evolution of the Spanish Language

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History of the Spanish language, in its evolution from Latin to Spanish. In this course, we study the language-internal changes from Latin to Spanish, with a focus on the main phonological and morphological changes. We will also cover a history of the dispersion and use of Latin and Spanish, including the external influences on Latin and Spanish by distinct societies, such as Ibero-Celtic, Phoenician, Greek, Basque, Germanic and Arabic groups. Prerequisite(s): A SPN 303. May not be offered in 2024-2025.