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Translation and Linguistics Courses at NCSU

Explore the theory and practice of translation in Spanish and English, linguistic structure of Spanish, applied linguistics, language change, and variation. Dive into Hispanic studies and linguistic topics at NCSU.

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Translation and Linguistics Courses at NCSU

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  1. M.A. at NCSU Dr. Mark Darhower Assistant Professor of Spanish Linguistics

  2. FLS 500 Methods and Techniques in Spanish Translation • Theory and practice in translation: Spanish  English and English  Spanish • Translations of diverse types of documents: literary, journalistic, etc. • Profession of translation and interpretation.

  3. Linguistics Courses • FLS 500 - Methods and Techniques in Spanish Translation • FLS 502 - Linguistic Structure of Spanish • FLS 503 - Spanish Applied Linguistics • FLS 504 - Spanish Language Change and Variation • FLS 592 - Seminar in Hispanic Studies

  4. FLS 502 Linguistic Structure of Spanish • Introduction to linguistics • Phonetics/phonology • Morphology • Syntax • Semantics • How to study language • Sound system of Spanish (pronunciation) • Word structure (vocabulary building) • Phrase and sentence structure (understand grammar better) • Meanings conveyed by words

  5. FLS 503 Spanish Applied Linguistics (Second Language Acquisition of Spanish) • SLA theories: generative, cognitive, sociocultural • Phonology • Syntax: • Tense/aspect • Indicative/subjunctive • Pronoun system • Semantics: • Ser/estar • Discourse/pragmatics

  6. FLS 504 Spanish Language Change and Variation • History of Spanish language from Latin to present. • Regional and social variation. • Regional varieties (“dialects”) • Stylistic variation • Gender and age variation, and other social variables.

  7. Seminar in Hispanic Studies / Special Topics in Linguistics • Summer 2005: Sociocultural theory and Second Language Learning • Six class meetings • WebCT Vista asynchronous and synchronous discussions • Community of Practice approach • Theoretical analysis of student discourse

  8. Seminar in Hispanic Studies / Special Topics in Linguistics • Summer 2006 (in planning phase): Language and Culture of Modern Puerto Rico • On class session and fifteen days in PR • Lodging on UPR campus • Lectures, guest speakers, fieldwork, excursions, free time on weekends. • Submit a research project, topic of student’s choosing.

  9. Linguistics in the English Dept. • Dr. Walt Wolfram • Courses: • ENG 522 Linguistics and Literacy ENG 523 Language Variation Research Seminar • ENG 524 Introduction to Linguistics • ENG 525 Variety In Language • ENG 526 History Of the English Language • ENG 527 Discourse Analysis • ENG 528 Language Change Research Seminar

  10. Flexibility and Innovation • Special schedule for summer seminars, including hybrid delivery • Study abroad trips • Current topics treated in seminars

  11. FL Dept. Linguistics Faculty • Dr. Mark Darhower: Second Language Acquisition, FL Teaching Methodology, TESOL • Dr. Scott Despain: Second Language Acquisition, FL Teaching Methodology, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning • Dr. Valerie Wust: (French) Second Language Acquisition and Sociolinguistics, FL Teaching Methodology • New hire for 2006: Spanish Sociolinguistics

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