AAAS 470 - Language and Society in Africa

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Washburn University

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NW H/W Examines issues and problems associated with language use in sub-Saharan Africa from a sociological perspective. Topics covered include an overview of the types of languages spoken on the continent: indigenous languages, colonial languages, pidgins and creoles, and Arabic as a religious language; problems associated with the politics of literacy and language planning, writing and standardization of indigenous languages; and the cultural and ideological dilemmas of language choice. (Same as LING 470.) Prerequisite: AAAS 103, AAAS 305, or LING 106; or consent of instructor. LEC

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.washburn.edu

Phone Number:

(785) 670-1010

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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