Sociolinguistics: Language in Society

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

An introduction to the study of language in use in society. Topics include varieties of language; pragmatics; ethnographic approaches; discourse analysis; multilingualism; pidgins and creoles; sexist language; language in education; and language policy and planning. Students investigate how language is shaped by factors such as region, sex/gender, age, and identity. Prerequisite: 4.0 university credits or permission of instructor. Recommended: LING 1000Y or 1002H.