SPAN 420 - History and Phonetics of the Spanish Language

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed

Study of the phonemes and rules governing Spanish pronunciation. Detailed examination of the development of Spanish from its Pre-Romanic and Latin origins to the present day, with special attention to morphologic and etymologic change. Discussion of the influence and contributions of other languages, including Arabic, French, Catalan, English, and Amerindian languages. Assignments include phonetic transcriptions of recordings and analysis of prominent Spanish dialects. Research paper and more extensive assignments required for graduate credit.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 341 and SPAN 342 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: SPAN 620