Course Catalog - 2011-2012

     

LING 424 - THE EVOLUTION OF SPANISH

Long Title: THE EVOLUTION OF SPANISH
Department: Linguistics
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: This course provides an introduction to (1) major historical changes that led to the evolution of Proto-Romance (Vulgar Latin) to the Castillian dialect of Spanish (espanol or castellano), and (2) current developments and expected changes in the future of the various representatives of former Castillian dialect. Cross-list: SPAN 380. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Third-year Spanish or permission of the instructor. Repeatable for Credit.