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LNGT0102A-S14

Intro to Sociolinguistics

Introduction to Sociolinguistics
In this course, we will explore the ways that language creates and reflects social identities. We will look at the contextual factors-social, cultural, geographical, political, etc.-that impact language use and variation. Themes for this course will include linguistic variation, language and identity, language policy, and language in the media. We will consider questions such as: What distinguishes a language from a dialect? How and why do some language varieties become privileged? How do notions of politeness and respect vary across linguistic contexts? In essence, we will learn how language shapes our world, and how we shape language itself.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
21306
Subject Code:
LNGT
Course Number:
0102
Section Identifier:
A

Course

LNGT 0102

All Sections in Spring 2014

Spring 2014

LNGT0102A-S14 Lecture (Shapiro)