ANTH 24410 - Language Use and Communication

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

"LING 10010 Language Use and Communication at UCD; This module introduces the area of linguistics that deals with language use in social and cultural contexts (Sociolinguistics). It examines how language is used and perceived in relation to a number of social and cultural variables including the following: regional and social variation, gender differences, bilingual and multilingual settings, language choice, languages in contact, language change, language and thought, and language attitudes and stereotypes.It investigates how language is used and manipulated to achieve desired effects in communication, taking into consideration the medium of delivery, the setting, the nature of the audience. This module forms part of the BA programme for Linguistics. "

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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