SPNE 305 - Crossing Borders:Language and Latino Communities

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Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Immigrants from Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and many other parts of Latin America make up an ever-growing percentage of the US population. As can be expected, Latino Studies is becoming an increasingly popular discipline across the country. This course examines the Latino experience from a sociolinguistic point of view. We will explore the different varieties of Spanglish spoken in the US, as well as how the bilingual condition influences questions of identity and acceptance in American society. Bilingual education in the US will be addressed. We will also consider challenges faced by different generations of Latinos with varying levels of fluency in Spanish. Materials from literature, film, music and the media will be used to illustrate issues related to this community. Prerequisites: Open to all. (Torres-Lumsden; Staff, offered alternate years)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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