1. Dr. Mark Darhower Assistant Professor of Spanish Linguistics
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 Methods and Techniques in Spanish Translation
FLS Linguistic Structure of Spanish
FLS Spanish Applied Linguistics
FLS Spanish Language Change and Variation
FLS 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. SLA theories: generative, cognitive, sociocultural Phonology Syntax:
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