HISP-S 326  Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics  (3 credits)
Prerequisite:  S310 or equivalent

This course examines the basic linguistic structure of Spanish based
on the principal fields of linguistic studies.  The course begins
with an overview of the characteristics of human language.  Course
topics include the structure and order of words (syntax), the forms
and structure of words (morphology), the sounds of Spanish
(phonetics and phonology) and how they compare with English, and
finally how Spanish varies across regions and due to social
considerations.

Class time is primarily lecture based, but also includes linguistic
exercises, analysis, and discussion.  Course activities include self
analysis of Spanish abilities and comparison with native speakers
(the goal being to improve the student’s language abilities by
contrastive analysis of linguistic structure).  Evaluation is based
on participation, homework assignments, projects, exams and
presentations.  This course carries N & M credit.

HISP-S 326  #10847  1:00P-2:15P  TR   BH240   Professor Erik Willis

Note to majors who started at IU prior to Fall 2003:  HISP-S 326
can fulfill the 400-level linguistics requirement.