ENGL.2080 Language in Everyday Life

Id: 042237 Credits: 3-3

Description

Language is personal, social, cultural, and political. This course introduces students to how language works in everyday life. Topics may include language socialization, multilingualism, language ideology, language prejudice, linguistic racism, language in the media, language and identity, differences and similarities across languages and dialects, and the emergence of new words and new meanings. There will be particular focus on English, Spanish, and other languages and dialects relevant to the local region. Students will have opportunities to write and conduct research on topics and languages of their choice.

Prerequisites

Pre-Req: ENGL.1020 College Writing II.

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