Second of a sequence of four courses providing students with skills necessary to communicate in Spanish on a variety of general-interest topics.

Second of a sequence of four courses providing students with skills necessary to communicate in Spanish on a variety of general-interest topics.

This course examines Spanish in the United States from a sociolinguistic perspective, including linguistic, historic, demographic, social, educational and political issues. We will explore the formal linguistic structures of Spanish in the U.S. and everyday social lives of Spanish speakers. Topics will include: regional differences, bilingualism, codeswitching, language ideologies, Spanish as a heritage language, Spanish in politics and the media (e.g. TV, movies, music), Spanish in various social institutions (e.g. medical or labor contexts), bilingual education, and language and identity.

Fourth in the sequence of four courses providing students with skills necessary to communicate in Spanish on a variety of general-interest topics.

Fourth in the sequence of four courses providing students with skills necessary to communicate in Spanish on a variety of general-interest topics.

This course offers a critical view of regional and social varieties of Spanish language spoken in Spain and Latin America, with specific emphasis on situations of language contact and multilingualism affecting Spanish in those areas. We will pay close attention to varieties that are not considered standard or prestigious among Spanish speakers, and how this consideration affects people's lives and self-esteem. (Gen. Ed. SB, DG)

Intensive course covering contents of SPANISH 230 and 240 in one semester. Great-er focus in this course on development of reading and writing skills within area of academic/literary discourse. Not recommended for slow language learners.

First in a sequence of four courses providing students with skills necessary to communicate in Spanish on a variety of general-interest topics. For students who have little or no Spanish.

First in a sequence of four courses providing students with skills necessary to communicate in Spanish on a variety of general-interest topics. For students who have little or no Spanish.

First in a sequence of four courses providing students with skills necessary to communicate in Spanish on a variety of general-interest topics. For students who have little or no Spanish.