SPA 414 - History of the Spanish Language

An historical panorama of the development of Spanish from late Latin on the Iberian Peninsula to the globally dynamic language of our present. Students will study the modern Spanish language in Europe, Africa, the Americas, and around the world, how this language came to be, and how it continues to change. Linguistic notions gleaned in this course have relevance to other modern languages, including English, as well as to the idiosyncrasies and common points of confusion in Spanish.

Core Curriculum/Core Requirements: Writing Intensive

Prerequisites: SPA 307 or SPA 308 or permission; INT 410 suggested

Course Typically Offered: Spring

Credits: 3