Linguistics 168A - Sociolinguistics

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University of California-Irvine

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Description:

Examines descriptions and explanations of systematic patterns of language use in society, in particular how geographical and social factors give rise to a range of variations in a given language (dialects). Includes aspects of language change, language planning, language death. Prerequisites: Linguistics 3 and satisfactory completion of the lowerdivision writing requirement.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uci.edu/

Phone Number:

(949) 824-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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