This course explores the evolution of the Spanish language from a Latin dialect to one of the world's most spoken languages. Attention will be given to differences and similarities between Spanish and other Romance languages, as well as important influences of languages and cultures that have lived "in contact" with the Spanish over the past 800 years. Students who complete this course will not only increase their understanding of the rich history of the Spanish language, but also gain knowledge regarding lexical borrowings and regional differences observed in modern-day Spanish.
Units
3
Grade Basis
Regular Grades