Conducted
in Spanish. This course is an introduction to the history and development
of the Spanish language from its origins to the present day.
Topics may include: Spanish in relation to Latin and other Romance
languages; basic principles of language change; analysis of the stages
of the evolution of Spanish since the Ancient Latin period taking
into account influences of other cultures and languages; and analysis
of American Spanish and Peninsular Spanish. Prerequisite:
SPAN 2321, SPAN 2322,
SPAN 2323 or SPAN 2326.
May be taken for graduate credit.