LINGUIST 2S03 - Language and Society

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
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above; or registration in the Diploma in Indigenous Language Revitalization
Antirequisite(s): CMST 3G03, IBH 1AC3, LINGUIST 3X03, PEACEST 2LS3
Cross-list(s): PEACJUST 2LS3
This course is administered by the Department of Linguistics and Languages.