ARBC0227A-S15
Arabic Sociolinguistics
Arabic Sociolinguistics (taught in English)
In this course we will focus on the inter-relationships between the way Arabic is used by native speakers and the various social contexts affecting that usage. In particular, we will discuss the phenomenon of diglossia in Arabic speech communities (that is, the co-existence of Modern Standard Arabic with the vernacular Arabic dialects of today); aspects of linguistic variation and change in the Arab world; the relation between register and language; as well as the relation between language and such sociological variables as education, social status, political discourse, and gender. Readings are primarily drawn from sociolinguists' studies in the Arab world. (ARBC 0101 or instructor's approval)
In this course we will focus on the inter-relationships between the way Arabic is used by native speakers and the various social contexts affecting that usage. In particular, we will discuss the phenomenon of diglossia in Arabic speech communities (that is, the co-existence of Modern Standard Arabic with the vernacular Arabic dialects of today); aspects of linguistic variation and change in the Arab world; the relation between register and language; as well as the relation between language and such sociological variables as education, social status, political discourse, and gender. Readings are primarily drawn from sociolinguists' studies in the Arab world. (ARBC 0101 or instructor's approval)
- Term:
- Spring 2015
- Location:
- LaForce 121(LAF 121)
- Schedule:
- 2:50pm-4:05pm on Monday, Wednesday (Feb 9, 2015 to May 11, 2015)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Lama Nassif
- Subject:
- Arabic
- Department:
- Arabic
- Division:
- Languages
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- LNGT0227A-S15
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22464
- Subject Code:
- ARBC
- Course Number:
- 0227
- Section Identifier:
- A