ANTH 0800 - Sound and Symbols: Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology

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Brown University

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An introduction to the relationship between language and culture. Questions we consider include: how does language create social realities? How does language construct us as individuals and mark us as members of groups? What role does language play in processes like socialization, globalization, and domination? Topics we cover include theories of language as a symbolic system, language differences and inequality, political speech, and creative use of language in performance, literature, advertising, and mass media. We also consider language use in specific social contexts, such as classrooms, courtrooms, medical and scientific settings, policy debates, and political campaigns. Enrollment limited to 40. DVPS

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1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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