Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (280-0-1)

Instructors

Irene Finestrat Martinez

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-440: Mon, Wed, Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM

Overview of class

An introductory linguistics course designed to present students with the phonology, phonetics, morphology, syntax and sociolinguistic elements specific to the Spanish language. Prerequisite: Students must currently be enrolled in or have passed SPAN 200-0 or 204-0, OR have an AP score of 5 for heritage students, or an AP of 5 in both Spanish Language and Literature exams for non-heritage students, or sufficient score on the Spanish Language Placement Exam.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite: Students must currently be enrolled in or have passed SPAN 200-0 or 204-0, OR have an AP score of 5 for heritage students, or an AP of 5 in both Spanish Language and Literature exams for non-heritage students, or sufficient score on the Spanish Language Placement Exam.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, I will be able to:
a. Explain Linguistics as a discipline and identify the major branches/fields that study language.
b. Analyze linguistic data: the sounds, words, and sentences of Spanish.
c. Describe the varieties of the languages spoken in the Spanish world.
d. Explain the role of language within societies.
e. Explain how languages are learned and processed in the brain.

Class Materials (Required)

Course materials will be available on Canvas.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in or have passed SPANISH 200-0 or SPANISH 204-0, have an AP score of 5 for heritage students, an AP of 5 in the Spanish Language and Literature exams for non-heritage students, or Spanish Language Placement Exam score.