LANGTCHG 761

Sociolinguistics

Description

Examines sociolinguistic concepts relevant to understanding influences on language use at the level of individuals, social groups and institutions. Enables students to acquire an advanced understanding of social and regional dialects, perceived differences in the market status of particular languages, the use of sociolects and ethnolects in the media and other public domains, and policies and practices concerning migrant and heritage language maintenance.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

Digital Course Outlines for 2025 will be refreshed around November/December.

 

Availability 2025

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Associate Professor Louisa Buckingham

Points

LANGTCHG 761: 15 points