Prerequisites: SPAN331, SPAN332, SPAN333, SPAN361, SPAN362, SPAN363, or permission of instructor.

Explores the political and social history of Spanish, tracing its development from its roots to its present global presence. It examines how historical events, colonialism, migration, and cultural exchanges shaped Spanish and its varieties. Viewing languages as non-discrete and hybrid, the course studies the influence of political power, identity, and resistance on Spanish's evolution and standardization. Through readings, discussions, and research, students gain insight into the interplay between language and politics. Ideal for students in linguistics, history, cultural studies, Latinx studies, and Latin American studies.