SL 472 - Comparative Development of the Romance Languages

Institution:

Boston College

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Description:

Why do the French say "pied," the Italians "piede," and the Spanish "pie"? The class, an introduction to Romance Philology, explores the common and distinctive linguistic features of Spanish, French and Italian, as well as the historical and cultural contexts in which each language developed. The second part of the course is dedicated to an examination of three early texts, one from each of the languages.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.bc.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 552-8000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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