SPAN 332 - Spanish in the United States

Cross-Listed as LING 332

In this course, students will examine the different varieties of Spanish in the US and the effects of the linguistic contact between Spanish and English. Sociolinguistic aspects relevant to language contact will be addressed, as will related issues such as immigration patterns, bilingualism, Spanglish, and bilingual education. This course satisfies the Area 3 requirement for the Spanish major. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 305 or SPAN 306, and another 300-level Spanish course or consent of the instructor. SPAN 309 recommended. Generally taught alternate years. (4 Credits)