SPAN 320 Varieties of Spanish in the Americas

3 Credit(s)

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.

Distribution Area: World Languages

Enrollment Requirements:
Prerequisite: SPAN 304 or permission of instructor