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Varieties of Spanish in the Americas

Description:
This course surveys some principal variants of Latin American Spanish. Basic analytic tools are developed, including basic sound patterns, word structures, and word orders; an overview regarding indigenous, African and Anglophone influences; and common dimensions of American Spanish variation. These tools are used to explore Spanish variants and the interplay of grammatical, social, and ethnic forces that have shaped them.

Offered in:

2013 Fall

Section Class Number Weekly Schedule Time Instructor Location
01 3176 TuTh 12:30 PM - 01:45 PM Aguilar-Solano,Maria Ascension M02-0621 More Info