ANTH 213 - Language and Culture

Institution:

Western Oregon University

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Description:

Introduces students to the anthropological study of language and communicative behavior. Examines the basic concepts underlying linguistic analysis and reviews anthropological studies of conversational practice and social variation in language and speech. Its central concern is to elucidate the complex interplay between language, culture and social relations. Part of introductory sequence (ANTH 213, 214, 215 and 216) which may be taken in any order.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wou.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 838-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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