SPN 3700: Introducción a la lingüística hispánica
Spring 2015
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MAT15
MWF p. 5
Ana María Díaz Collazos
0751
anamdiaz@ufl.edu
352-871-5413
Dauer 20
MF p. 4, W p. 6
Course Overview
Linguistics is the scientific study of human language. This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and analytical
techniques of linguistics, applied specifically to the Spanish language. In the course we will practice the linguistic analysis
of the sounds, words and sentences of Spanish, with relevant comparisons to English where applicable. We will also look
at other subfields of linguistics, such as psycholinguistics (the study of language acquisition), the study of language
variation (dialectology and sociolinguistics) and diachronic linguistics (the study of how languages change over time).
A note on the nature of introductory courses: A course that serves as an introduction to a field by its very nature presents
new and unfamiliar concepts, terminology and ways of thinking and analysis. A common fallacy is to think that
introductory courses should not be difficult, but this is in fact the opposite of what is generally the case. Introductory
courses are challenging precisely because they introduce an unknown academic discipline! It is imperative, therefore,
that you keep up with the reading and that you procure a way to memorize the jargon. Once new words and concepts are
presented, it is assumed you know them as they will be incorporated into class lectures and further readings.
Required Texts
Acevedo, Milton. (2009). Introducción a la lingüística española. 3rd. ed. Prentice Hall. ISBN: 9780205647040
Student responsibilities
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Class attendance and participation: Class activities will consist both of discussion of the topics and of practice
in linguistic analysis. Class attendance and active participation is, therefore, very important.
Linguistic Research Participation: All students MUST participate in two linguistic research projects/lectures
throughout the semester, which will be announced as they come up. There will be many to choose from. Failure
to do 2, and obtain the proper proof of participation, will result in your grade being lowered up to one complete
letter grade.
Assigned readings: The reading corresponding to each class is indicated in the course plan. Reading is YOUR
homework for each class. You will need to have read to actively participate in each class.
Grading
The course grade will be calculated as follows:
Participation & Attendance
Weekly homework exercises
Midterm exams (2)
Final exam
15%
15%
40%
30%
Grade Scale
The final grade scale is as follows:
A = 100-93
C(S) = 76-73
A- = 92-90
C-(U) = 72-70
B+ = 89-87
D+ = 69-67
B = 86-83
D = 66-63
B- = 82-80
D- = 62-60
C+ = 79-77
E = 59-0
A grade of C- will not be a qualifying grade for major,
minor, Gen Ed, Gordon Rule or Basic Distribution
Credit courses. For further information regarding
passing grades and grade point equivalents, please
refer to the Undergraduate Catalog at
(http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog/policies/regulatio
ngrades.html).
COMPONENTS
Attendance Policy
Class activities will consist both of discussion of the topics and of practice in linguistic analysis. For that reason,
attendance is required and will be taken on a daily basis. You will be allowed THREE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES for
which no documentation or excuse is required. After the THIRD unexcused absence one point per absence will be
deducted from your final grade. Requirements for class attendance and make-up exams, assignments, and other work in
this course are consistent with university policies that can be found in the online catalog
at: https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/attendance.aspx.
Assignments are due on the day indicated, regardless of whether or not you are in class that day. If you miss class,
arrange for your assignment to get to your instructor’s box before your scheduled class time. Make sure to get the name
and phone number of a classmate, as you are responsible for finding out about any changes in the syllabus or any
additional assignments announced in your absence.
In the case of approved absences: https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/attendance.aspx, you must
provide official documentation to your instructor within a week after the absence in order to be excused. Any work
missed due to excused absences will be handled on a case-by-case basis in conjunction with advice from the
administrative coordinator.
Participation
As mentioned above, attendance and participation are essential in obtaining a high grade in the class. Participation will
be evaluated based on the following: arriving to class on-time and prepared, participating actively in class discussions
and activities, and treating your instructor and your classmates with respect.
Homework exercises
The calendar below lists the practice exercises you are assigned from the book to do throughout the week. Homework
exercises (tareas) must be brought to class; assignments will NOT be accepted by email. Your instructor will check if
you have done the homework assignments and will be reviewed in class. At that time, you will have an opportunity to
ask questions about things you might not fully understand and you should correct your own homework as it is reviewed.
You will turn the homework in at the end of the section so that your instructor can verify that you did it in earnest and
thus receive credit (you will get a check or check minus: a check equals 100% and a check minus equals 50%, not turning
it in on time equals a 0 (with no exceptions). You will receive full credit if you have completed everything, it is typed
and it is clear you took the assignment seriously. Your instructor will not correct the practice sheet, as you will have
done so during class. Late assignments will not be accepted. There are no exceptions to this, so please do not ask.
Topical Tests
There will be three 50 minute-tests to be given in section. The first will cover linguistics as a cognitive science,
phonetics and phonology, the second syntax and morphology and the third semantics, history of the Spanish language
and dialectology. Dates for the tests are detailed below. Requirements for make-up exams in this course are consistent
with university policies that can be found in the online catalog at:
https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/attendance.aspx.
Final exam
The final exam will be cumulative. Requirements for make-up exams in this course are consistent with university
policies that can be found in the online catalog at:https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/attendance.aspx.
Final exam schedules is on line at: http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/soc/201501/finalexamsched.html
The course code for scheduling of final exams is 30C, which means that the exam is on Thursday April 30th at 12:302:30 in the regular classroom.
Other information
Make sure your cellular phones are silent or any other electronic devices you bring during class and section and please
make every effort to arrive on time ready for discussion. If you are caught texting, you will be discretely invited to
leave class. Such behavior on more than one occasion will negatively affect your grade by as much as one full grade
(A-B).
UNIVERSITY POLICIES
Academic Integrity
All students are required to abide by the Academic Honesty Guidelines which have been accepted by the University.
The UF Honor Code reads:
We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the
highest standards of honesty and integrity.
On all work submitted for credit by students at the University of Florida, the following pledge is either required or
implied: “On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment.” For more
information please refer to http://www.dso.ufl.edu/studentguide.
Accommodations
Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of
Students Office will provide documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation to the Instructor
when requesting accommodation. For more information see http://www.dso.ufl.edu/drc.
Counseling and Wellness
A variety of counseling, mental health and psychiatric services are available through the UF Counseling and Wellness
Center, whose goal is to help students be maximally effective in their academic pursuits by reducing or eliminating
emotional, psychological, and interpersonal problems that interfere with academic functioning. The Center can be
found online at http://www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc or reached by phone at 392-1575.
Course Evaluation Process
Students are expected to provide feedback on the quality of instruction in this course based on 10 criteria. These
evaluations are conducted online at https://evaluations.ufl.edu. Evaluations are typically open during the last two or
three weeks of the semester, but students will be given specific times when they are open. Summary results of these
assessments are available to students at https://evaluations.ufl.edu/results.
CLASS SCHEDULE (subject to change with mutual agreement)
All lecture powerpoints are provided on Canvas from the beginning of class for your convenience.
FECHA
01/07
01/09
01/12
01/14
01/16
01/19
01/21
01/23
01/26
01/28
01/30
02/02
02/04
02/06
02/09
02/11
02/13
02/16
02/18
02/20
02/23
02/25
02/27
28/0203/08
03/09
03/11
03/13
03/16
03/18
03/20
03/23
03/25
TEMAS
Lecturas/Tarea
Introducción general al curso
Cap.2 Lenguaje, Lengua y lingüística
Capítulo 2
Cap.1 La lengua española en el
mundo
Cap.1 La lengua española en el
mundo
MLK Day-NO CLASS
Práctica
Cap. 3 Los sonidos del habla
Capítulo 3. Los sonidos del habla
Práctica
Cap 4. Fonemas y alófonos
Cap 4. Procesos fonológicos
Taller 1
Cap.2 25-32. Taller 2
Cap. 2 32-43. Taller 3
Cap.1 págs. 1-11 (hasta 1.4)
Cap 4. Reglas fonológicas
Práctica y Repaso
Examen Parcial (I)
Cap. 5 Morfemas y alomorfos
Cap. 5 Flexión
Cap 5. Determinantes y pronombres
Cap 4. 93-98
Tarea
Cap 5. Verbos
Cap 5. Formación de palabras
Sintaxis—Introducción
Cap 5. 121-127
Cap 5. 127-136, Tarea
Lectura en Canvas
Sintaxis—Constituyentes y sintagmas
Práctica
NO CLASS-SPRING BREAK
Lectura en Canvas
Tarea
Cap. 1 págs. 11-17 (hasta 2.4)
Entrega Ejs.
Cap. 3 47-59 (hasta 3.5)
Cap. 3 59-71
Tarea
Cap. 4 76-86
Cap 4. 87-93
Cap 5. 106-110
Cap 5. 110-116, Tarea
Cap 5. 116-120
Sintaxis—Árboles sintácticos y reglas Lectura en Canvas
de reescritura
Sintaxis—oración
simples, Lectura en Canvas
subcategorización
Sintaxis—Transformaciones
Lectura en Canvas, Tarea
Sintaxis—oraciones coordinadas y Lectura en Canvas
subordinadas
Práctica y repaso
Tarea
Examen Parcial (II)
Cap. 8 Cambio diacrónico, cambio Cap 8. 207-214
vocálicos
Cap 8. Cambios consonánticos— Cap 8. 215-218
lenición y metátesis
03/27
03/30
Práctica
Tarea
Cap 8. Cambios consonánticos, parte II Cap 8. 218-224
Cap 8. Cambio morfológico
Cap 8. 225-230
04/01
04/03
04/06
04/08
04/10
04/13
04/15
04/17
04/20
04/22
04/24
Cap 8. Cambio sintáctico y práctica
Cap 8. 231-233, Tarea
Cap 9. Español peninsular
Cap 9. Español en América
Cap 9. 250-259
Cap 9. 259-269
Cap 9. Otras variedades y criollas
Cap 10. Variación social
Cap 10. Fórmulas de tratamiento, tabú
lingüístico
Cap 12. El español en los EEUU
Cap 12. El español y el inglés en
contacto
Práctica y Repaso
Cap 9. 272-279, Tarea
Cap 10. 285-292
Cap 10. 292-299, 302-305
READING DAY-NO CLASS
FINAL EXAM
Cap 12. 346-359, Tarea
Cap 12. 359-369
Check the official date of the final exam at:
http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/soc/201308/fin
alexamsched.html