A survey of present-day social and regional variations in the Spanish spoken in the U.S. and the historical background of these variations. A minimum of 24 hours of field experience required. An introductory course in linguistics or department permission. Field experience will be supplemented by regular meetings with the faculty supervisors. An intensive summer course offered in Mexico.
Students advance according to individual progress.
Students live with Mexican families. May be counted for equivalent hours in Spanish on 100 to 400 levels. May be repeated for credit. Advanced study on an individual research basis in areas not covered in formal course work.