Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: DIALECTS IN CONTACT: SEARCHING FOR THE "INTERNATIONAL" FORM OF SPANISH

Department: Spanish and Portuguese

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Course will analyze the essence of language against the essence of dialects to determine (i) the logical and linguistic rationale behind judgments about language, (ii) social and political factors that lead to various decisions, and (iii) the role of popular beliefs on traditional views of proper language use. Recommended prerequisite(s): Third-year Spanish or permission of instructor.