Studies in Hispanic Linguistics

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the discipline of linguistics through a focus on Spanish-speaking communities and the linguistic diversity amongst them. Students will learn key theoretical concepts in linguistics by addressing areas of study such as phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, acquisition of a language, variation, and linguistic change. Students will reflect on diversity and on their identity as speakers of multiple languages in order to develop their role as multilingual agents for social responsibility. Repeatable for credit - maximum six. Prerequisite: two courses from the following: SPA 352 , SPA 353 , SPA 354 , SPA 355 , SPA 369 , SPA 370 , SPA 371 , SPA 380 , SPA 381 , SPA 382 . Offered Annually.