LING 480 - Sociolinguistics (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3

SOCIOLINGUISTICS
Component: Lecture
Interface between language and contemporary society: theories, research and analytical methods. Topics include: regional dialects; language contact; languages of underrepresented populations, such as ethnic minorities and people with language disabilities; social biases in language assessment; language and culture; language and mass media; language planning and policy development in education and the Official English movement; technology and communication; language attitudes, among others.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: LING 101. RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Junior and Senior CGSC Majors/Minors and LING Minors.

Additional University Requirement(s): Multicultural Course Typically Offered: Spring

General Education Objectives:
Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Engage in Constructive Ideation Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications Reason QuantitativelyReason Computationally Reason Scientifically