Prerequisites: LING 217 This course provides in-depth analysis of various varieties of English. The similarities and differences of multiple linguistics elements such as phonetic, phonological, semantic, syntactic, pragmatic, and social among various var
Prerequisites: LING 217 This course combines aspects of historical linguistics and sociolinguistics. The social factors driving language change as well as the typological constraints limiting language change are discussed and exemplified through real-w
Prerequisites: LING 217 The course aims at developing an understanding of what constitutes identity and how it is related to or shaped by language and culture. The course also seeks to conceptualize views of language, literacy and cultural practices in d