TOPICS IN SOCIOLINGUISTICS

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.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average

3.9

-0.51% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

81.63%

-4.05% from Historical

Class Size

46.27% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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Laura HORTON

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