Language in US Society provides a non-technical introduction to
the study of languag ein its social context. Over the course of the
semester, we will discuss many issues central ot the field of
sociocultural linguistics and consider how they are played out in
contemporary US society. By the end of the course, students will have
been exposed to a variety of perspectives on the relationship between
language and culture as well as important tools for further study in
linguistics and other related fields.
Fall 2007: Syllabus, PDF
Fall 2008: Syllabus, PDF
Spring 2010: Syllabus, PDF
LING 1900: Service Learning Practicum: Adult Literacy.
Practicum for selected students in LING 1000. Provides practical
experience of the impact of illiteracy on individuals, families, and
the community at large. Coregistration in service learning recitation
is required.