Language and Speech Diversity and Inclusion

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course considers language diversity explained by multiple societal factors as well as individual child language development. The overall philosophy of the course is that of multilingualism, multiculturalism, and inclusion. The course addresses language and speech variability, promotes its appreciation, and differentiates between variability and pathology. In particular, the course explores divergent first language acquisition, non-binary and transgender language issues, language innovation resulting from language contact and indigenous varieties of world’s major languages.