Module 2: Assessment of Dialectal Variation in the Spanish Speaking World

Introduction: Learning Objectives and Goals

Module 2: Assessment of Dialectal Variation in the Spanish Speaking World

Within this module, you will learn how to analyze dialectal variation in the Spanish-Speaking world, and the various linguistic components of Spanish dialectal variation. Upon the successful completion of the corresponding assignments for this module, you will be able to:

• Display comprehension of various different dialects in the Spanish-speaking world
• Identify the corresponding phonological, morphological, lexical, and syntactic properties of various dialects of the Spanish language.
• Understand language attitudes surrounding different dialects of the Spanish language, and how they can impact second-language learners of Spanish

Reflect on what you have already learned about the various dialects of Spanish from Module 1. What were the most important takeaways from Module 1?

Dialects and Regional Differences in Spanish

Watch the following video on dialects and regional differences in Spanish. As you watch the video takes notes, and answer the following reflection questions:

Reflections Questions:

1. What are the key features of the Spanish dialects mentioned throughout the video?
2. What are some of the key phonological features of the Spanish dialects discussed in the video?
3. What are some of the main lexical features of the Spanish dialects discussed throughout the video?

[Watch] Dialects and Regional Differences in Spanish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spfGeGlz4C4

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Perceiving and Processing Dialectal Variation in Spanish

Read the following article on perceiving and processing dialectal variation in Spanish.

[Read] Boomershine, A. (2006). Perceiving and processing dialectal variation in Spanish: An exemplar theory approach. In Selected proceedings of the 8th Hispanic Linguistics Symposium (pp. 58-72). Somerville, MA: Cascadilla Proceedings Project.

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When you are finished reading, answer the following reflection questions.

Reflection questions:

1. What were some of the main findings of this study?
2. What are some of the main differences between Mexican Spanish and Puerto Rican Spanish?
3. What does this study inform us about dialectal differences in Spanish and the processing of dialectal variation in Spanish?

Unit Assessment

Final Reflection Prompts:

1. What were the most important facts about dialectal variation that you learned from this module?
2. As a result of what you’ve learned, how do you believe dialectal variation can appear in the Spanish as a foreign language classroom?
3. How do you believe exposing your students to dialectal variation could benefit your Spanish language instructions?

Record your answers in the google forum link below.

Google Forum Answer Submission

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZrRmyILYVhCj7j_gYSAx7eDbWQLAi0YTWHnxcA3mtWo/

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References

Boomershine, A. (2006). Perceiving and processing dialectal variation in Spanish: An exemplar theory approach. In Selected proceedings of the 8th Hispanic Linguistics Symposium (pp. 58-72). Somerville, MA: Cascadilla Proceedings Project.