How do language and society affect one another? This course explores various topics related to the study of language and society with a focus on Canadian contexts. Topics of study include the role of social variables (gender/sex, age, ethnicity, social class, education, identity) in language variation and change. The course also examines topics such as bilingualism, multilingualism, language contact, language policies, language ideologies, and language and the environment.
How do language and society affect one another? This course explores various topics related to the study of language and society with a focus on Canadian contexts. Topics of study include the role of social variables (gender/sex, age, ethnicity, social class, education, identity) in language variation and change. The course also examines topics such as bilingualism, multilingualism, language contact, language policies, language ideologies, and language and the environment.
