LANGTCHG 761
Sociolinguistics
Please note: this is archived course information from 2019 for LANGTCHG 761.
Description
Examines sociolinguistic concepts relevant to understanding factors which affect language use at the level of individuals, social groups and institutions. Topics include 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.
This course is offered online.
Availability 2019
Semester 2
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Associate Professor Louisa Buckingham
Points
LANGTCHG 761: 15 points
Restrictions
LANGTCHG 749
