3 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture Upper DivisionData from last updated 7/10/2026
Spring 2026
Spring 2026 Instructors:
(ANTH 56500, COM 56500, ENGL 56500, LC 56500) An introduction to language in its social context, focusing on uses and users of language. Topics include social class, ethnic group, gender, language attitudes, and bilingualism.
Learning Outcomes1Able to discuss the relationship between language and society and identify the roles of language in its social and cultural context.
2Able to critique current theories in sociolinguistics using data sets provided in course texts.
3Able to identify the major models for sociolinguistic analysis and suggest reformulations and refinements necessary for various societies and cultures.
4Able to recognize the sociolinguist's responsibility in the ethical treatment of human subjects and collected data.
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