Course Description
Introduction to the scientific study of Spanish, covering the core linguistic sub-fields (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics) to understand Spanish language use and analysis in real-world contexts. Prerequisite: SPA 301 or SPA 302, or departmental permission.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Define the main scientific linguistic components in the study of language.
- Interpret theoretical concepts and methodologies used to analyze linguistic structure and patterns of language use in the major subfields of linguistics.
- Explain some of the ways that language is shaped by cognitive, biological, social, and cultural factors.
- Describe in general terms the processes of Spanish language change and variation.
- Compare and contrast Spanish language use across different regions of the Spanish-speaking world and in contexts of language contact.
- Identify linguistic features and phenomena in linguistic data.
- Summarize and orally convey to audience research findings from a published scholarly article on a topic in linguistics.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Research Project Survey | 10% |
| Research Project Presentation | 10% |
| Chapter Summaries | 10% |
| Reflection Paper | 10% |
| Quizzes | 40% |
| Final Paper | 20% |
Attendance/Participation:
Students may have up to two unexcused absences. Additional absences will reduce the final grade. Attendance and punctuality are required.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.