SPAN 331 - The Sounds of Spanish

4 credits
In this linguistics-oriented course, students will learn the fundamentals of the Spanish sound system and its pronunciation. Topics include how sounds in Spanish are physically articulated and described (phonetics), and the ways in which sounds interact systematically when combined to form words and phrases (phonology). Additionally, students will use this knowledge to analyze and/or improve their own pronunciation, and to investigate how sound patterns change among different varieties of Spanish spoken in the US and across the world. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 311.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.