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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2025
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SPAN 438 001 (CRN: 14820)
LANGUAGE AND MIGRATION
Long Title: LANGUAGE AND MIGRATION: MULTICULTURALISM AND MULTILINGUALISM IN CONTEXT
Department: Modrn & Classicl Lit & Culture
Instructor: Salaberry, Rafael
Meeting: 4:00PM - 6:30PM T (25-AUG-2025 - 5-DEC-2025)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in Spanish
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 7
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 20-APR-2025 3:52PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: The nation-state—one of the most distinctive political structures in the world—is increasingly being challenged by the notion of who belongs in it, what languages they should speak to demonstrate they are part of the nation, and what (language) rights can be granted to migrants and refugees in a world that is increasingly on the move. The objective of the course is to achieve a thorough understanding of language and migration dynamics and their effect on the integration of diverse linguistic resources and the development of cultural identities in an increasingly globalized world. The proper analysis of language in the context of migration, requires the consideration of both language-internal and language-external aspects of migration. Therefore, the readings assigned for this course will focus on the analysis of four foundational concepts associated with the overall theme of language and migration: the nation-state, identity, culture and multilingualism. 300-level Spanish competence recommended. Recommended Prerequisite(s): 300-level Spanish competence recommended.