Spanish
in
the
U.S.
Myths and realities
The U.S. has the second largest population of
Spanish-speakers in the world after Mexico. Yet
the varieties of Spanish spoken here suffer from
several misconceptions.
This talk summarizes recent research on Spanish
in the U.S., addressing questions such as these:
What are some of the principal characteristics of
Spanish as it is spoken in the U.S.?
Is "Spanglish" a positive or a derogatory term?
Is a single U.S. Spanish dialect likely to emerge?
And what are the best ways to encourage Spanish
development among heritage speakers?
A talk by Kim Potowski
Thursday, Jan. 14
Werner University Center • Willamette Room • 3 p.m. • FREE ADMISSION
Kim Potowski is Associate Professor of Spanish linguistics at the University of Illinois
at Chicago, where she directs the Spanish heritage language program. She earned
her Ph.D. in Spanish linguistics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
If you have a disability that may require some accommodation in order to participate, please notify the Office of Disability Services (503-838-8250) or email [email protected] at least 72 hours in advance.