3 unit(s) This course equips students with basic linguistic terminology and the necessary tools to examine the relationship between language and society. Topics covered include linguistic variation (regional, social, situational), language and gender, language and disadvantage/power, multilingualism, language change, pidgin and creole languages.
Lectures (three hours) Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level 1 of the Integrated Business and Humanities Program Antirequisite(s): Not open to students with credit or enrolment in LINGUIST 1ZZ3 or 2S03
