LANGTCHG 761
Sociolinguistics
Please note: this is archived course information from 2020 for LANGTCHG 761.
Description
This course 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.
Course Aims
• Understand the influence that social factors have on how we perceive language use
• Understand how such factors influence how we use language in different contexts
• Reflect upon and articulate factors that contribute to our perception of what constitutes the appropriate or correct use of language by teachers and learners in particular communicative contexts
This course is offered online.
Availability 2020
Semester 2
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Associate Professor Louisa Buckingham
Reading/Texts
Recommended Reading
Assessment
Points
LANGTCHG 761: 15 points
Prerequisites
Restrictions
LANGTCHG 749