BTE661 Sociolinguistics

Course Description

An examination of the development of language within the socio-cultural context. Covers the significant role of language in culture transmission and social/political control and the role of code-mixing and code-switching as a communication system in a multilingual, multicultural society and linguistic registers. Examines the social factors of language and its importance in social interaction. Also provides the necessary skills to teach in a cross-cultural and linguistically diverse classroom. Assists students in analyzing language proficiency and understanding the variations found in languages.

Prerequisite

BTE 662 and passing competency test with 3.5 or above in the language of emphasis.

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