ANTH 218 - What Did You Mean By That :Linguistic Anthropology

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Bates College

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This course introduces students to the field of linguistic anthropology, with specialattention to sociolinguistics. In the evolution of language from primate call systems to modern-day texting and email, language has been vital to cultural development. Today, language is fundamental to virtually every aspect of human society and interaction. This course explores the often hidden meanings of everyday language, and how language is a critical part of identity, race, gender, social and economic class, and belief systems. How are cultural understandings of race, gender, and class embedded in language in subtle ways How can language reinforce class systems, and how can language work to change these aspects of culture Enrollment limited to 35. One-time offering. K. Feldhousen-Giles.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bates.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 786-6000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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