ANTH 268 - Introduction to Language Contact

Institution:

Vanderbilt University

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Description:

Structural, social, and cultural issues involved in protracted contact between speakers of different languages. Bilingualism and multilingualism, lexical and structural borrowing, nativization, code switching, and Pidgins and Creoles. Linguistic psychosocial theories regarding common contact patterns. The sociocultural meaning of language contact in different societies. Case studies.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vanderbilt.edu

Phone Number:

(615) 322-7311

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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