ANTH 106 - Introduction to Anthropological Linguistics

(3 units) CO6, CO10

This introductory course is designed to teach the basic concepts and methods of linguistic anthropology. We will begin the course with a basic introduction to what is language and linguistic analysis. Topics include language change, variation, acquisition, socialization, world view and how language is used to create and recognize differences along the lines of age, gender, race/ethnicity, class, and sexual orientation.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. distinguish between scientific and non-scientific claims about language.
2. complete basic structural linguistic analysis.
3. identify and explain the various factors that produce language change and language variation across linguistic and cultural contexts.
4. describe cross-cultural universal and relative aspects of language, culture, and society.
5. discuss how language is deeply connected with the reproduction and maintenance of social differences, inequality, and power.

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