Applied Linguistics 30 - Language and Society

Institution:

University of California-Los Angeles

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Description:

Seminar, four hours. Enforced requisite: English Composition 3. Exploration of range of topics related to study of language and society, particularly how language affects social lives and how social organization affects use of language. Topics include different approaches to study of language in society (theories and research methodologies), issues regarding language and identity (such as socioeconomic status, race, gender, and situational identity), and issues concerning language and culture (such as cross-cultural misunderstanding and language socialization). Empirical and critical analysis of set of language data to be carried out as part of course project. Letter grading.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucla.edu/

Phone Number:

(310) 825-4321

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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