SPAN 225 - Spanish and Spanish Speakers in the US, California
and San Francisco (CD) (4)  Who speaks Spanish in the US? What
kind of Spanish do they speak? What does it mean to be a
Spanish-speaker in the US/California/San Francisco - to a
Spanish speaker and to an English speaker? We will examine
historical realities, language varieties, and the relationships
between language and identity, language and culture. Using
sociolinguistic methods, we will explore a variety of
contemporary social and political issues associated with the
presence of Spanish and Spanish-speakers in the U.S., in
California, and in San Francisco, among them language
legislation and bilingual education. Sources include published
book and articles, web resources, and community contacts.
Prerequisite: SPAN 206.