SPAN 454 - Spanish in Four Dimensions

Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3

Prerequisite: SPAN 260 and SPAN 330
Description: Introduces the fundamentals of Spanish linguistics. Provides an overview of the study of the sound system (phonetics and phonology), word formation (morphology), sentence structure (syntax), and sociolinguistic aspects. Applies linguistic principles by practicing translation and interpretation of authentic texts. Explores other linguistic areas, such as semantics, sociolinguistics, and language variation through the study of Spanish across the Spanish-speaking world and the US. Taught in Spanish with English appropriate to course content.