Spanish in Contact Worldwide

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This course examines varieties of Spanish spoken in areas where another language is also in widespread use, in Latin America, Spain, North America and other areas where Spanish is spoken. The course considers some of the linguistic and sociocultural effects of bilingualism. Through readings, multimedia materials, and web-based interactive discussions, students learn to appreciate, describe, and compare different varieties of Spanish in contact as they learn to think critically in the field.