SPAN 3300. Introduction to Spanish Phonetics and Phonology. 3 Hours.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 or consent of instructor. Introduction to the phonetics of the Spanish sound system and to the principles of phonological analysis and transcription. Emphasis is placed on the contrast between Spanish and English pronunciation of vowels and consonants, as well as on intonation and rhythm. Review of some dialectical variations in various areas of the vast Spanish speaking world will be reviewed.
