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Course Prefix&Number | Descriptive Title | Credits/Hours |
SPAN 379D | Introduction to Spanish Linguistics | 3 - |
Abbreviation for Class Schedule(20 spaces) Intro. Span. Ling. |
Catalog Description: Linguistics is the scientific study of human language. This course is an introduction to the basic concept and analytical techniques of linguistics, applied specifically the the Spanish language. The course will cover phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics as well as issues in applied linguistics, language acquisition, literacy and dialect diversity within the Spanish speaking world. |
Course Goal and Objectives: Expand students' vocabulary through structured and meaningful oral practices Correct and refine students¿ pronunciation in Spanish Explore the relationship between written language and speech in order to correct specific Orthographic problems Apply the functions of the Spanish phonetic system in the acquisition and practice of the language Learn about dialectal differences in contemporary spoken Spanish Compare and contrast English and Spanish phonetic systems |
Justification for adding the course (e.g. alignment with other institutions, program revision, etc.): Program revision |
Faculty and facilities needed: Qualified instructor, smart room, access to language lab (MOD 104) |
Brief Course outline: 1. Spanish Phonetics 2. Spanish Phonology 3. Spanish Morphology 4. Spanish Syntax 5. Language variation within the Spanish World 6. English and Spanish contrasts 7. Applied Linguistics Prerequisite: SPAN 303/319 or consent of instructor. Highly recommended: LING 210 |
Step | Approver | Decision | Timestamp |
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1 - Department | Gudrun Hoobler | Approved | December 04 2013 |
2 - Division | Carol Harding | Approved | December 05 2013 |
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3 - Division Curriculum | Gudrun Hoobler | Approved | December 06 2013 |
379_course_syllabus_Fall_2012.docx | Download |
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