Lingistics 232 - Dialects of English

Institution:

Reed College

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Description:

Full course for one semester. This course is an introduction to dialectology-the study of regional variation in language-with an emphasis on the survey and analysis of the varieties of English currently spoken in the world. Students will acquire a practical knowledge of major lexical and structural differences among dialects of English, and will gain hands-on experience in the planning, implementation, and analysis of a dialect survey. Forms of English to be discussed include varieties of American English (Boston, New York, Southern, "Valley Girl") and British English (BBC, Liverpool, Scottish), as well as Indian English, Australian English, Singaporean English, and other colonial dialects. Other topics include Yiddish English, English-based pidgins and creoles, and the influence of gender on language variation. Most of the dialects will be illustrated in the classroom either by native speakers or by audiovisual material, including video clips and songs. Conference.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.reed.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 771-1112

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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