An introduction to linguistic anthropology. Examines the interconnectedness of language and culture from ethnographic and sociolinguistic perspectives. Comparative study of speaking in cultural context aimed at understanding the ways in which people use talk to cooperate, manipulate, structure events, and negotiate identities. Cross-cultural focus, with examples from such languages and language varieties as Japanese, Navajo, Apache, French, African-American English, and Chicano English. May meet either the Critical Perspectives: Global Cultures or Social Inequality requirement. (Not offered 2024-25).

1 unit

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Fall 2023	Block 4	Language and Culture	Luis Aviles Gonzalez	Barnes Science Center 407	25 / 3	04/24/2024
Spring 2024	Block 7	Language and Culture		Barnes Science Center 407	25 / 0	04/24/2024