ENGL 2450 - Language in Society

Institution:

St Catherine University

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Language in Society focuses on the ways language mirrors and maintains social relationships in the context of both everyday social action and larger patterns of language use. Among the topics it covers are the following: the ways language variations relate to sociological characteristics such as gender, ethnic identity and social class; how language choices serve as an expression of social identity; the social factors that mold attitudes toward other languages and dialects (e.g. Ebonics; ASL); the relationship of local and regional dialects to languages of wider communication; how social context determines òappropriateó language use; applications of language studies to educational and political issues.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stkate.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 690-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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