This course is an introduction to the study of the structure of the Spanish language, emphasizing practical application of linguistic principles as they pertain to Spanish in real-world language use contexts. Addressing the core sub-fields of linguistics: phonetics (individual sounds), phonology (organization of sounds), morphology (word formation), syntax (sentence formation), semantics (word meaning), and pragmatics (the ways in which context contributes to meaning), students will learn how these linguistic components interact to convey conceptual and social meaning in Spanish. In addition, we will examine relevant issues in contemporary Hispanic linguistics including second language acquisition, regional variation (dialects), sociolinguistic variation (variation in language use attributed to social factors), and Spanish in the United States. Prerequisite: SPAN 300. Fall semester.
Grade Basis: Letter Grade
Credits: 4.0
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