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SPAN 312

Spanish Phonetics and Phonology

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB+
Standard

Overview

Description

Introduction to Spanish phonetic theory and phonology with extensive practice on syllabification, transcription, production and a review of the Spanish spelling system and accent marks.

Requirements

Prerequisites

SPAN 211SPAN 226
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 211 or SPAN 226.

Units

Lecture3

Learning Outcomes

  • reduce and preferably eliminate the American accent in spoken Spanish, through verbal dialogues with your professor and fellow students.
  • describe the sounds of Spanish based upon an understanding of how Spanish is articulated verbally.
  • describe in writing, and verbally, the phonemes and allophones of Spanish.
  • explain when called upon, the basic Spanish syllabic structure and the Spanish stress system.
  • produce a graphic representation of Spanish sounds using phonetic symbols.
  • transcribe Spanish words or sentences using phonetic symbols.
  • articulate in writing your understanding of significant dialectical variants of the Spanish language.