Linguistics

LING 154 Language and Social Identity

Introduction to sociolinguistics exploring the relationship between language and such social parameters as social status, ethnicity, race, gender, etc., including the role of language differences in the creation of social stereotypes. Emphasis on gathering, examining, and reporting data.

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): LING 101, and either LING 111 or LING 112.

Credits

5

Instructor

Grant McGuire