Knowledge and Understanding

• Acquire a deep understanding of the current situation of Spanish worldwide and its historical development.
• Comprehend the linguistic and cultural diversity of Spanish, including regional varieties and contexts of use.

Ability to Apply Knowledge and Understanding

• Apply the acquired knowledge to analyze texts, speeches, and linguistic phenomena in different varieties of Spanish.
• Use professional reference sources to address issues of linguistic variation and terminology.

Judgment Autonomy

• Develop critical thinking skills to assess the impact of Spanish in global and geo-economic contexts.
• Reflect autonomously on the importance of linguistic and cultural diversity in promoting effective communication.

Communication Skills

• Communicate clearly and professionally using the lexicon and structures of Spanish in different cultural and linguistic contexts.
• Present analyses and results related to varieties of Spanish to both specialized and general audiences.

Learning Skills

• Develop continuous learning skills to deepen knowledge on topics related to the Spanish language and its cultural dynamics.
• Be able to independently use advanced tools such as linguistic corpora and reference manuals to stay updated on the evolution of Spanish.

Knowledge and Understanding

• Acquire a deep understanding of the current situation of Spanish worldwide and its historical development.
• Comprehend the linguistic and cultural diversity of Spanish, including regional varieties and contexts of use.

Ability to Apply Knowledge and Understanding

• Apply the acquired knowledge to analyze texts, speeches, and linguistic phenomena in different varieties of Spanish.
• Use professional reference sources to address issues of linguistic variation and terminology.

Judgment Autonomy

• Develop critical thinking skills to assess the impact of Spanish in global and geo-economic contexts.
• Reflect autonomously on the importance of linguistic and cultural diversity in promoting effective communication.

Communication Skills

• Communicate clearly and professionally using the lexicon and structures of Spanish in different cultural and linguistic contexts.
• Present analyses and results related to varieties of Spanish to both specialized and general audiences.

Learning Skills

• Develop continuous learning skills to deepen knowledge on topics related to the Spanish language and its cultural dynamics.
• Be able to independently use advanced tools such as linguistic corpora and reference manuals to stay updated on the evolution of Spanish.

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Innovative teaching methods

Innovative Teaching

• Interactive Methodologies

  • Flipped Classroom: Provide students with introductory materials (videos, articles, podcasts) to study before class, dedicating in-class time to discussions, case analyses, and practical activities.
  • Gamification: Use quizzes, language games, and simulations to explore the varieties of Spanish and its use in global contexts.

• Digital Technologies

  • Use of Linguistic Corpora: Teach students how to consult tools like the Corpus de Referencia del Español Actual (CREA) or CORPES XXI to analyze authentic linguistic data.
  • Interactive Applications: Integrate platforms for exercises in comprehension, production, and comparison between Spanish varieties.
  • Software for Conceptual Maps: Create visual maps to illustrate connections between history, linguistic varieties, and the geo-economics of Spanish.

• Collaborative Projects

  • Virtual Language Labs: Collaborate with students from other universities (including international ones) to analyze texts in different varieties of Spanish.
  • Multimedia Projects: Create podcasts, videos, or thematic blogs on the role of Spanish in the world, promoting the development of communication skills.

• Field Experiences

  • Interviews and Research: Encourage students to interview native speakers from different Spanish-speaking regions to explore linguistic and cultural diversity.
  • Virtual Visits and Online Conferences: Organize meetings with experts in Spanish linguistics, dictionary editors, or representatives from cultural institutions (such as the Instituto Cervantes).

• Interdisciplinary Approach

  • Integration with Economics and Sociology: Analyze the role of Spanish in global markets and its connection to social and cultural dynamics.
  • Case Studies: Dive into practical examples of Spanish usage in international communication, marketing, and diplomacy.

• Innovative Assessment

  • Digital Portfolios: Students can collect and present materials, analyses, and personal reflections throughout the course.
  • Practical Assessments: Simulate solving linguistic problems, such as adapting texts into specific varieties of Spanish or creating terminological glossaries.

Course books

Testi di studio

Gutiérrez Araus, M. L. (2013). Manual del Curso Básico de Lengua Española, UNED. Ramón Areces. Capítulos. 19, 20, 21.

Montolío, E. (2020). Cosas que pasan cuando conversamos. Ariel, Barcelona. 

Moreno Fernández, F. (2016) Atlas de la lengua española en el mundo. Madrid España : Fundación Telefónica ; Barcelona España : Editorial Ariel, S.A.; noviembre de 2016. Disponible en: https://www.fundaciontelefonica.com.pe/cultura-digital/publicaciones/?keyword=atlas+&theme=&country=&anyo=

Muñoz-Basols, J., Moreno, N., Taboada, I. y Lacorte, M. (2017). Introducción a la lingüística hispánica actual: teoría y práctica. (pp. 289-433). Routledge. [Capítulo 6 (“Historia de la lengua: la evolución del idioma) y capítulo 7 (“Variación: diversidad lingüística y dialectal en el mundo hispanohablante”)].

Pons, L. (2020) : El árbol de la lengua. Barcelona: Arpa Editores.

Pons, L.  (2016) Una lengua muy larga. Cien historias curiosas sobre el español. Barcelona: Arpa Editores.