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SPAN 430 - Spanish in the United States

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable for Credit
Offered by Modern and Classical Languages.

Covers both formal and sociolinguistic aspects of Spanish in the U.S. by discussing demographic aspects and a historical overview of the varieties of Spanish spoken in the United States. Gives a foundation in issues such as linguistic variation, language choice, the relationship among race, ethnicity, and language; official language policies; individual and societal bilingualism; and language diversity in education.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 385, or advanced ability in Spanish or permission of instructor.
Notes: Taught in Spanish.

Schedule Type: LEC
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0

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SPAN 430 - Spanish in the United States