Courses

The study of political language in linguistic anthropology. The course surveys classic anthropological works on political oratory, political discourse, and rhetoric, as well as more recent ethnographic cases that explore how linguistic phenomena are intrinsic to political systems.

A research-based course involving sociolinguistics with an international focus, designed for undergraduates with no background in the field. Students explore sociolinguistic research through reading representative but accessible studies and through their own carefully structured research projects.Not open to students who have passed LCD 144W. (SS, WC)

This course will introduce the linguistic and social theories that are used to examine the relationship between identities and the use of language. It exploresthese issues through reading ethnographic accounts and conducting projects in conversation analysis.

This course will introduce the linguistic and social theories that are used to examine the relationship between identities and the use of language. It exploresthese issues through reading ethnographic accounts and conducting projects in conversation analysis.

The role of language as a significant aspect of culture as well as linguistic andcultural diversity around the world are considered in this survey of anthropological linguistics.

The role of language as a significant aspect of culture as well as linguistic andcultural diversity around the world are considered in this survey of anthropological linguistics.

The study of linguistics from the social, educational, and work-related contexts in which language is used. Within these contexts, linguistic concepts are introduced and explained.

Intended to promote students’ understanding of language development in adolescence, and multilingual, multicultural, and biliteracy issues in education. Students will learn about the nature of language acquisition, English language proficiency for academic purposes, cross-cultural understanding, second language development, and strategies for teaching subject matter knowledge to English Language Learners (ELL).

A survey of selected aspects of several languages, drawn from different families. There are several writing assignments in this course.

This course will provide the tools for students to analyze the development and current status of different types of Spanish language variation (historical, social, regional, etc.).