LING 324 - Sociolinguistics

An introduction to sociolinguistic variation, including both interpersonal (regional and ethnic dialects, gender and class differences, etc.) and intrapersonal (different registers and styles). Sociolinguistic differences will be considered in their social, cultural, and historical contexts, allowing students to better understand how particular uses of language are judged in particular ways.

Credit(s): 4
Course Attribute(s):

Honors Scholar Course.
This is a writing-enhanced course.
This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Dialogues.