EN 207 - the Nature of Language

Institution:

Skidmore College

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A general introduction to language with special emphasis on the nature and structure of linguistic systems, the representation of meaning in language, and social and biological aspects of human language. Topics include study of the origins and defining characteristics of language; the relationship between language and culture; the causes and impact of language variation; children's acquisition of language; and the manipulation of language, especially in the media and in advertising. J. Devine

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.skidmore.edu/

Phone Number:

(518) 580-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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