Course Title:
Sociolinguistics
Course Description:
Looks at why people choose to say things in different ways in different situations. In examining language behavior in its social context, this course outlines the linguistic constructs that allow conversation to occur, the types of variation that can occur in registers and dialects, and the possible reasons for choosing different linguistic varieties. Linguistic variation in relation to social context, gender, socioeconomic class, race, and ethnicity are examined.
Fall Offering:
Lab/Coreq 1:
Spring Offering:
Lab/Coreq 2:
Summer Offering:
Lab/Coreq Remarks:
Summer 1 Offering:
Prerequisite 1:
ENG U111
Summer 2 Offering:
Prerequisite 2:
Cross-Listed Course 1:
LIN U442
Prerequisite 3:
Cross-Listed Course 2:
Prerequisite 4:
Cross-Listed Course 3:
Prerequisite 5:
Cross-Listed Course 4:
Prerequisite Remarks:
LIN U150 or ENG U150 is recommended.
Cross-Listed Course 5:
Repeatable:
N
Additional Information:
Approved course: NU Core-Writing Intensive in Major
