SPAN 4450: Spanish Around the World

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: SPAN 2002
There are many different types of Spanish spoken around the world. In this course, students explore the characteristics of these dialects (or varieties) by examining variations in accents, vocabulary, and grammar. Special emphasis is given to the study of phonetics and phonological processes so that students can improve their pronunciation and fluency as they compare and contrast different dialects.

Notes: This course is taught in Spanish.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

1. Describe standard pronunciation & phonological processes.

2. Explain distinguishing characteristics of the major regional Spanish language varieties.

3. Analyze the speech of native speakers to determine what dialect it represents.

4. Apply concepts from linguistics to discuss language issues of personal interest.