ENGL 322 - Language in American Society

Institution:

Northern Illinois University

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Description:

Introduction to the study of language in its social context. Focus on varieties of American English with some attention to the status of minority languages. Sociolinguistic approach to language variation by region, social class, ethnicity, gender, and social context. Standardization and attitudes toward nonstandard dialects and minority languages. Relationship between language and power and social control. Credits: 3

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.niu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 892-3050

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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