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Spanish 24, Section 2
Talking Funny: Language Variation in Spanish and English Literary Texts (1 unit, LG)
Professor Milton Azevedo
Thursday 10:00-11:00, 201 Gianinni Hall, CCN: 86175
This seminar analyzes language through the literary representation of regional and social varieties of Spanish and English (as in Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn or Guillermo Cabrera Infante's Tres Tristes Tigres) and discusses social and cultural implications of language variation. It is taught in English with readings in both English and Spanish. Regular class attendance is a strict requirement, and grades will be based on required participation in class discussions and a final oral presentation on an individual project. The reader will be available at the Copy Central on 2560 Bancroft Avenue. The ability to read and understand spoken Spanish is essential to follow this course successfully. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A CONVERSATION COURSE. Students interested in taking a course focusing on conversation or otherwise improving their ability to speak Spanish should see the Undergraduate Assistant in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese.
Professor Milton Azevedo specializes in Hispanic Linguistics and his research focuses on applications of linguistics to literature. He has taught Freshman Seminars since spring 1999.
"The professor is hilarious and he’s very approachable. Much of what we learned is applicable to our daily lives, which makes it that much more interesting." – student in Fall 2007 seminar
"It's a fun class with an incredibly engaging professor.... It was wonderful!" -- student in Spring 2007 seminar
"Professor Azevedo was very helpful! He always encouraged everyone to participate! Great job!" -- student in Spring 2005 seminar |
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