KOREAN 1060 - Language And Society In Korea

Institution:

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Subject:

Korean

Description:

This course introduces students to the fundamental knowledge of sociolinguistics, such as language variations (e.g., regional, gender- and social class-based, slang and jargon,), ideologies inherent in language policies and use, taboo language, language and sexism, strategies adopted for cross-cultural communication, through a close examination of differences between English and Korean. This particular comparison yields a great deal of contrast, in part because of the difference in language typology between them, in cultural foundations (the East vs. the West), just to name two. The materials are arranged in order to explain and evaluate the interaction of the language, society and culture, the process of how people use language to construct social meaning and how those process influence linguistic structure as well as cross-cultural communication. The Language and Society in Korea Course will fulfill the Foreign Culture/International requirement (comparative). The class is organized as combination of lecture and class discussion. Course activities include substantial readings, discussions and presentations. All reading materials are in English.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pitt.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 624-4141

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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