SPAN 50  Spanish of the Barrio: A Socio-linguistic Perspective

3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 54   
Advisory: Ability to understand basic conversational Spanish

Study of the variation of Spanish spoken in communities in Los Angeles. Takes into account the historical development of the dialect and its socio-linguistic implications, particularly in regards to Chicano and Mexican-American identity. The course draws examples from well-known literary works, plays, movies, and music.
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