SPAN 456 - History of the Spanish Language

Study of the development and evolution of Castilian from its origins in Vulgar Latin to the period of colonial expansion. Includes both internal history (historical phonology, morphology, syntax) and external history of the language (sociolinguistic theory, dialectology, etc.).

Prerequisite: SPAN 364 - Spanish Phonetics and Phonology with a grade of “C” or higher; SPAN 450 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition recommended.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (fall, odd years)
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.