HISP 262 - Spanish Phonetics and Phonology

Credits: (3)
Prerequisite(s): HISP 240
Domain (Anchored): ALV
Additional Domain (if applicable): CSI
An introductory course on the nature and structure of the sound system of the Spanish language. This course is offered to students who need a solid grounding of Spanish phonology and-in the case of non-native speakers of Spanish-a systematic practice of pronunciation patterns. We will also address dialectal variation in Spanish where relevant throughout the course. Lectures and discussions will be based on the required textbook and on additional materials (both written and audio). Exercises in phonetic transcription, diction and analysis of pronunciation. Fulfills a requirement for Spanish teacher certification and the TESL/TEFL minor. Not available to students who have studied Spanish phonetics abroad. Not intended for freshmen. This course is taught in Spanish.