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FRLN 380 - Topics in the Sociopolitics of Language

Credits: 3
Repeatable within Degree for Credit
Offered by Modern and Classical Languages.

Addresses relationship between language and other social and cultural systems (macro sociolinguistics), and critical study of people’s ideas about language (language ideology). Utilizes comparative approach to explore ways people use language to perform and communicate various social identities and categories; how and why people attach social meanings and values to particular ways of using language; development of official and unofficial language policies; and impact of language policies.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101/ENGH 101 and 45 credits, or permission of instructor.
Notes: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits when topic is different.

Schedule Type: LEC
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0

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FRLN 380 - Topics in the Sociopolitics of Language