LSCI 165S
Japanese Sociolinguistics
Introduction to Japanese sociolinguistics, exploring how the variety of language use in modern Japanese is constructed by identity and culture. Topics include language assimilation, dialect use, language formality, codeswitching, backchanneling, politeness, honorifics, and use of gendered language given social norms.
Topics
- language assimilation
- dialect use
- language formality
- codeswitching
- backchanneling
- politeness
- honorifics
- and use of gendered language given social norms
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Introduction to Japanese sociolinguistics, exploring how the variety of language use in modern Japanese is constructed by identity and culture. Topics include language assimilation, dialect use, language formality, codeswitching, backchanneling, politeness, honorifics, and use of gendered language given social norms.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027