Spanish Dialects & Regional Studies

          Module 1: Introduction to Spanish Dialects

Section 1: Understanding Dialects  
- Lesson 1: Definition and Scope of Spanish Dialects  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Definition and Scope of Spanish Dialects  
- Lesson 2: Key Terminologies and Concepts  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Key Terminologies and Concepts  

Section 2: Historical Evolution  
- Lesson 1: Origins of Spanish Variants  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Origins of Spanish Variants  
- Lesson 2: Influences of Historical Events  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Influences of Historical Events  

Section 3: Geographical Distribution  
- Lesson 1: Mapping Spanish Dialects  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Mapping Spanish Dialects  
- Lesson 2: Regional Demographics and Language Spread  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Regional Demographics and Language Spread  

Section 4: Language Components  
- Lesson 1: Phonetics Across Regions  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Phonetics Across Regions  
- Lesson 2: Vocabulary Variations and Slang  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Vocabulary Variations and Slang  

Section 5: Overview and Comparative Analysis  
- Lesson 1: Comparing Major Spanish Variants  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Comparing Major Spanish Variants  
- Lesson 2: Summary of Fundamental Differences  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Summary of Fundamental Differences  


Module 2: Regional Studies: Iberian Peninsula

Section 1: Spanish in Spain  
- Lesson 1: Castilian Spanish – An Introduction  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Castilian Spanish – An Introduction  
- Lesson 2: Regional Influences and Coexisting Languages  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Regional Influences and Coexisting Languages  

Section 2: Catalonia and the Basque Country  
- Lesson 1: Dialectical Variations in Catalonia  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Dialectical Variations in Catalonia  
- Lesson 2: Language Interaction in the Basque Region  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Language Interaction in the Basque Region  

Section 3: Cultural Reflections in Language  
- Lesson 1: Influence of Arts and Culture on Dialects  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Influence of Arts and Culture on Dialects  
- Lesson 2: Media and Literary Contributions  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Media and Literary Contributions  

Section 4: Social Identity and Linguistic Variation  
- Lesson 1: Language as a Marker of Identity  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Language as a Marker of Identity  
- Lesson 2: Socioeconomic Factors Shaping Dialects  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Socioeconomic Factors Shaping Dialects  

Section 5: Field Research in Spain  
- Lesson 1: Planning a Local Field Study  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Planning a Local Field Study  
- Lesson 2: Interview Techniques with Native Speakers  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Interview Techniques with Native Speakers  


Module 3: Regional Studies: Latin America Part I

Section 1: Overview of Latin American Spanish  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Latin American Variants  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Introduction to Latin American Variants  
- Lesson 2: Historical Impact of Spanish Colonization  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Historical Impact of Spanish Colonization  

Section 2: Mexican and Central American Dialects  
- Lesson 1: Characteristics of Mexican Spanish  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Characteristics of Mexican Spanish  
- Lesson 2: Diversity in Central American Speech  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Diversity in Central American Speech  

Section 3: Caribbean Influences  
- Lesson 1: Dialect Features in Cuban and Dominican Spanish  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Dialect Features in Cuban and Dominican Spanish  
- Lesson 2: Puerto Rican Spanish – Sound and Rhythm  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Puerto Rican Spanish – Sound and Rhythm  

Section 4: Phonetics and Pronunciation  
- Lesson 1: Comparative Phonetic Features  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Comparative Phonetic Features  
- Lesson 2: Accent and Intonation Patterns  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Accent and Intonation Patterns  

Section 5: Comparative Cultural Analysis  
- Lesson 1: Cultural Influences on Language Use  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Cultural Influences on Language Use  
- Lesson 2: Everyday Communication and Dialect Differences  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Everyday Communication and Dialect Differences  


Module 4: Regional Studies: Latin America Part II

Section 1: The Andean Region  
- Lesson 1: Dialect Diversity in Andean Countries  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Dialect Diversity in Andean Countries  
- Lesson 2: Indigenous Language Influences  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Indigenous Language Influences  

Section 2: The Southern Cone  
- Lesson 1: Overview of Rioplatense Spanish  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Overview of Rioplatense Spanish  
- Lesson 2: Informal Speech and Local Slang  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Informal Speech and Local Slang  

Section 3: Minority Dialects and Preservation  
- Lesson 1: Examining Less Common Regional Variants  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Examining Less Common Regional Variants  
- Lesson 2: Efforts for Dialect Preservation  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Efforts for Dialect Preservation  

Section 4: Field Research Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Designing a Local Survey  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Designing a Local Survey  
- Lesson 2: Data Collection and Analysis Methods  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Data Collection and Analysis Methods  

Section 5: Digital Media and Language Change  
- Lesson 1: Social Media’s Role in Dialect Evolution  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Social Media’s Role in Dialect Evolution  
- Lesson 2: New Trends in Informal Communication  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 New Trends in Informal Communication  


Module 5: Comparative Analyses and Practical Applications

Section 1: Comparative Phonetics and Vocabulary  
- Lesson 1: Comparing Sounds and Intonation across Regions  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Comparing Sounds and Intonation across Regions  
- Lesson 2: Analysis of Regional Vocabulary and Expressions  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Analysis of Regional Vocabulary and Expressions  

Section 2: Presenting Field Research Findings  
- Lesson 1: Creating a Multimedia Presentation  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Creating a Multimedia Presentation  
- Lesson 2: Interpreting and Sharing Collected Data  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Interpreting and Sharing Collected Data  

Section 3: Socio-Cultural Implications of Dialect Diversity  
- Lesson 1: Impact of Dialects on Social Identity  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Impact of Dialects on Social Identity  
- Lesson 2: Language, Migration, and Community  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Language, Migration, and Community  

Section 4: Practical Communication Strategies  
- Lesson 1: Navigating Regional Differences in Conversation  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Navigating Regional Differences in Conversation  
- Lesson 2: Enhancing Comprehension in Multidialect Settings  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Enhancing Comprehension in Multidialect Settings  

Section 5: Course Review and Synthesis  
- Lesson 1: Recap of Key Concepts and Regional Differences  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Recap of Key Concepts and Regional Differences  
- Lesson 2: Synthesis and Comparative Review of Spanish Dialects  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Synthesis and Comparative Review of Spanish Dialects