INTRODUCTORY TOPICS IN AFRICAN LANGUAGES

AFRICAN 407

Topics in African languages, especially sociocultural linguistics and critical applied linguistics in Africa.

AFRICAN 336

For beginning learners of a Southern African language; emphasis on proficiency through speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and on communication in cultural context.

AFRICAN 206

An introduction to various approaches to studying African languages in societal context from the perspective of experts in sociolinguistics, linguistic ethnography, and language pedagogy. Topics covered will include multilingualism, codeswitching, codemixing, translanguaging, language invention/disinvention, interactional practices, discourse analysis, language and politics, language and identity, language in education, language, gender, and sexuality, language and the media, language choice in literature and film, language and popular culture, translation, and language learning.

AFRICAN 202

Various topics in African cultural studies and African expressive cultures. Topics will include cultural and/or political themes that cut across multiple media and genres, including two or more of the following: literature, film, media, music, performance, language use, etc.

AFRICAN 203

Introduction to a special topic in African literature, focused on a specific region or genre.