This course considers language diversity explained by multiple societal factors as well as individual child language development. The overall philosophy of the course is that of multilingualism, multiculturalism, and inclusion. The course addresses language and speech variability, promotes its appreciation, and differentiates between variability and pathology. In particular, the course explores divergent first language acquisition, non-binary and transgender language issues, language innovation resulting from language contact and indigenous varieties of world’s major languages. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): LING 111.3 or LING 114.3; LING 112.3; and 3 credit units Students who are fluent in a language other than English may receive permission to take a LING course in lieu of the language course requirement. Please contact the department to request this permission.
This course considers language diversity explained by multiple societal factors as well as individual child language development. The overall philosophy of the course is that of multilingualism, multiculturalism, and inclusion. The course addresses language and speech variability, promotes its appreciation, and differentiates between variability and pathology. In particular, the course explores divergent first language acquisition, non-binary and transgender language issues, language innovation resulting from language contact and indigenous varieties of world’s major languages. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): LING 111.3 or LING 114.3; LING 112.3; and 3 credit units Students who are fluent in a language other than English may receive permission to take a LING course in lieu of the language course requirement. Please contact the department to request this permission.
