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The Diversity of Spanish in the World
Spanish Language & Liberal Arts Program
Granada, Spain
Dates: late Jun 2026 - late Jul 2026
The Diversity of Spanish in the World
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: University of Granada
Location: Granada, Spain
Primary Subject Area: Spanish Language & Literature
Instruction in: Spanish
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 1.5
Contact Hours: 22
DESCRIPTION
This course compares and contrasts the distinct varieties of Spanish. It explores the following topics: Español vs. Castellano; geographic, social, and stylistic varieties of the Spanish language; colloquial Spanish; euphemisms and taboo words; significant differences between Latin American and Peninsular Spanish; Spanish spoken in the United States; the historical development of Spanish; and Spanish spoken in the different regions of Spain. These themes are practiced through class discussion, written essays and audio tapes which students transcribe.
Contact hrs: 22.5
Contact hrs: 22.5