SPANISH IN THE UNITED STATES

SPANISH 430

Course Description

Focus on the Spanish language in the United States from a sociolinguistic perspective. Comprises three goals: 1) presentation of the main linguistic characteristics represented in the Spanish of the United States (from both speakers that brought their variety from their home country, and Spanish speakers born in the United States); 2) examination of the main aspects related to the acquisition of Spanish as a minority language and phenomena related to English-Spanish language contact; and 3) understanding the socio-cultural aspects connected with the presence and vitality of Spanish in the United States (e.g., Spanish in the public, political, and educational contexts; linguistic identity, linguistic discrimination).

Prerequisties

SPANISH 225

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.48

-1.62% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

2.08% from Historical

A Rate

34.78%

-30.43% from Historical

Class Size

-6.12% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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