ACas 101 - Understanding Language

Institution:

SUNY at Albany

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Description:

Non-technical introduction to the nature and role of human language in everyday life. Topics include factors which give rise to regional and social varieties, ways in which language is exploited (for example, in advertising and government,) and linguistic aspects of such fields as education, literature and computer science. Enrollment limited to freshmen and sophomores. May not be offered in 2008-2009.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.albany.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 442-3300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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