— Global Sociolinguistics

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Overview of key sociolinguistic concepts from a global perspective, focusing on language variation, language use and language policy. Processes of language maintenance, shift and change; the construction of identities in interactions through the use of dialects, styles, and registers. Cross-cultural communication and politeness. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One restricted to LIN majors only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); World Cultures (WC). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One restricted to LIN majors only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); World Cultures (WC).