HSS3017 History of the Spanish Language (20 credits)

Year Running: 2019/2020

Credit level: F6

Pre-requisites		HSS230
		HSS130, HSS131, HSS230 and HSS231 Or HSS140, HSS141, HSS270 and HSS271
Co-requisites		HSS331

Description

This course explores the evolution of Spanish from Latin to the language spoken today both in Spain and Latin America. A prior knowledge of Latin is not expected. In addition to focusing on the linguistic history of the Spanish language, the module will also address the socio-political history of Medieval and Golden Age Iberia and examine how Spanish was transported to Latin America.

Reading List

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours
Independent	177.0
Lecture	12.0
Seminar	8.0

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Course Work	0.0	40 %
Exam	2.0	60 %

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2019-20.