LING 170 - Intro to Linguistic Anthro

This introduction to linguistic anthropology will consider language as social action, the relationship between language and culture and language use itself in specific sociocultural contexts. The course as a whole will help the student to understand how language both reflects and shapes social action and thought. Other topics of study will include language and power, language and gender and various perspectives on multilingualism. Offered every spring. 4 credits.