SPAN 215

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Spanish in the United States

Hispanic Studies Undergraduate PUGET - Puget Sound

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Course Description

SPAN 205 introduces students to different variations (or dialects) of the Spanish language, paying special attention to the Spanish spoken in the United States (also known as Spanglish). It explores Spanglish through the voices of its speakers, as well as through texts and videos, facilitating reflections on why some varieties of Spanish, such as Spanglish, are perceived as less prestigious. The course also incorporates regular activities that practice intermediate and advanced grammar topics.

Course Typically Offered

Offered frequently.

Career

Undergraduate

Catalog Course Attributes

CO24 - ARTHUM (Artistic and Humanistic), CO24 - LANG (Language), CORE - FL (Lang Reqmt Bulletin Before F23), CORE - FL-NEW (Language Reqmt Bulletin F23+), INTD - LS (Latina/o Studies Minor LS), INTD - SP-LCL (Span-Language, Cltr, Lit SPAN), INTD - SP-LTS (Span-Latina/o Study Major SPAN), INTD - SPAN-HISP (Span-Hisp Int'l Std Major SPAN), INTD - SPAN-MN (Spanish-Minor SPAN), LANG - SPAN (Taught in Spanish)

Min Units

1

Max Units

1

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Lecture

Optional Component

No

Final Exam Type

Yes