ML 411 - Language and Society

3 credit(s)
Language is a major factor in cultural, social, and political organization. While students often study languages, and while they may pay some attention to language issues in courses in the humanities and social sciences, it is seldom that they examine language in all of its major social manifestations. This course assists students in understanding the role of language as a human institution and deepen their language learning as well as their sensitivity to, and awareness of, language issues. The course focuses on how people define themselves through language, how languages compete with one another, and on the forms language takes. It considers the role of language in education, including issues of literacy and immigration, and efforts to promote language unity in the United States. With approval of the department chair, ML 411 may be taken in lieu of ML 470 for capstone credits.
Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing or permission of instructor.

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