3 unit(s) An introduction to sociolinguistics covering such topics as linguistic variation (regional, social, situational), language and gender, language and disadvantage/power, language choice, language change, pidgin and creole languages.
Three hours; one term Cross-list(s): LINGUIST 2S03 Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above Antirequisite(s): CMST 3G03, LINGUIST 3X03, PEACEST 2LS3 This course is administered by the Department of Linguistics and Languages.
