SPAN 158Spanish in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands
Provides an introduction to Spanish in the borderlands through linguistic, sociocultural, historical and critical lenses. Explores issues of language maintenance and loss, hybridity and conflict, linguistic variation and identity, as well as hegemony and resistance within the context of the borderlands.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 6 or placement by assessment.
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When it runs
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 5:20pm–6:55pm | Merrill Acad 132 | C. Ruvalcaba | Open 11/25 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Ruvalcaba | 5.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 100% | 3 |
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