Hispanic Linguistics I is an introduction to the main concepts and methods of analysis of Spanish syntax and historical linguistics. The course will first focus on reviewing the necessary basic concepts and techniques to understand the structure of Spanish. In the second part of the course, the students will examine Spanish in its historical and changing nature by focusing on issues of diachrony.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of the structure of Spanish syntax, including categories, constituents, and phrases using proper specialized terminology.

2. Demonstrate understanding of the changing and evolving nature of Spanish. 

3. Demonstrate ability to produce a critical summary on a linguistic topic.

4. Demonstrate improvement in oral and written communication at an advanced level.

Exams (2) 50% (LO 1, 2, 4)

Oral presentation 25% (LO 1, 2, 4)

Critical summary of linguistic reading (1200 words) 25% (LO 1-4)

This course has 3 wekkly contact hours, and additionally at least 7 hours of study per week outside of class.

SPAN2601 The structure of Spanish

SPAN2002 or equivalent level of language proficiency demonstrated by sitting a language placement test. If the test is completed successfully, a permission number will be provided for enrolment.

SPAN2602 The structure of Spanish

SPAN2601 The Sounds of Spanish

Hualde, José Ignacio, Antxon Olarrea, Anna María Escobar, and Catherine E. Travis. 2010. Introducción a la Lingüística Hispánica. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.

Additional readings provided through Wattle

None