LING 551
Anthropological Linguistics
Linguistics
College of Humanities
Course Description
Language in culture and society: development, typology, and description.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Ling 220 and Ling 230; or equivalent.
Title
Contextualize Varieties of Language
Learning Outcome
Through readings, weekly exercises and discussions they will acquire the metalinguistic concepts necessary for contextualizing varieties of language.
Title
Transcription Sessions
Learning Outcome
In class transcription sessions will address the representation of linguistic data, and how that representation may affect one's assessments of semantic intent.
Title
Analysis of Linguistic Data in Social Contexts
Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this course students will be equipped with the conceptual tools to think about and analyze linguistic data in social contexts of use.
Title
Familiarity with Foundational Texts
Learning Outcome
Student will become conversant with foundational texts which inform our cultural understanding and use of language.
