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Spanish 205. Spanish Phonology (4 units)
Travis Bradley, Professor
W 4:10-7:00P
5 Wellman Hall
CRN 91647
Course Description: Phonology is the subfield of theoretical linguistics that attempts to explain why sounds pattern the way they do in the languages of the world. This seminar provides an introduction to the organization of the Spanish sound system from the perspectives of linear and non-linear generative phonology. Comparisons will be made among Spanish dialects and with other languages as appropriate. Students will be able to (1) identify sound patterns from a set of data; (2) describe these patterns using the formalisms of phonological theory; (3) read, understand, and critique analytical proposals from the literature; and (4) explore a research topic in Spanish phonology.
Prerequisite: Some knowledge of phonetics and consent of instructor (tgbradley@ucdavis.edu); Linguistics 109 and 139 highly recommended.
Format: Seminar - 3 hours; Term Paper.
Textbooks:
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Spanish 215. Vocabulary (4 units)
Claudia Sanchez-Gutierrez, Professor
R 4:10-7:00P
201 Wellman Hall
CRN 89226
Course Description: This seminar provides an introduction to the processes that underlie second language (L2) vocabulary learning. While several models of L2 lexical acquisition will be outlined, the final aim of this seminar is to provide research-based tools to teach vocabulary in L2 Spanish classrooms and to critically analyze teaching materials that are currently used in American universities.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor (chsanchez@ucdavis.edu); Spanish 205 and 206 recommended.
Format: Seminar - 3 hours; Term Paper.
Textbooks:
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Spanish 224. Detective and crime fictions (4 units)
Diana Aramburu, Professor
M 4:10-7:00P
263 Olson Hall
CRN 91648
Course Description: Artistic development of a major Spanish writer and his/her intellectual and literary milieu or study of a special topic, period, or genre. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor (daramburu@ucdavis.edu).
Format: Seminar - 3 hours; Term Paper.
Textbooks:
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Spanish 230. Cuba: Culture and Revolution (4 units)
Emilio Bejel, Professor
T 4:10-7:00P
622 Sproul Hall
CRN 91649
Course Description: In this course we will read texts and watch films mainly from or about Cuba since 1959. Some of the works discussed are classics of the Cuban Revolution, but others are rather recent. Students will have to give one oral presentation of 20 minutes and write a final paper. We will have a couple of guests who will present their research related to the LGBT community, children's education, and music in Cuba.
May be repeated for credit up to two times when content differs.
Prerequisite: None.
Format: Seminar - 3 hours; Term Paper.
Textbooks:
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