TOPICS IN SOCIOLINGUISTICS

Name: TOPICS IN SOCIOLINGUISTICS
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LINGUIS 213

Course Description

Introduction to sociolinguistics through study of a particular topic. Focuses on how language is shaped by social factors such as gender, ethnicity, education, social status, and geographic location.

Prerequisites

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average

3.9

-0.35% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

90%

4.4% from Historical

Class Size

-31.03% from Historical

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