Course Title:
Sociolinguistics
Course Description:
Focuses on why people choose to say things in different ways in different situations. Examines language behavior in its social context and 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. Also explores linguistic variation in relation to social context, gender, socioeconomic class, race, and ethnicity.
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:
SOC 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
