Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to Hispanic Linguistics and establishes the basis for future application of linguistic principles. The content included is an overview of basic linguistic properties. Course topics include phonetics, morphology, syntax as well as an introduction to language related social issues such as bilingualism, bilingual education, and language policy in the United States, Latin America and Spain. The goal of this course is to provide students with a level of knowledge that enables them to succeed in future Hispanic Linguistics courses.