Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
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LING 4901 - Sociolinguistics and Bilingualism
Examines language varieties and their social functions with implications for educational policy and national language planning. Introduces students to different approcahes to sociolinguistic research and the application of sociolinguistic theories and research in addressing contemporary issues. The course also intruduces students to the basic aspects of bilingual education from the historical legal, sociological, linguistic, and educational perspectives.
Requisites: LING 3500
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will learn the basic concepts in sociolinguistics and bilingualism.
- Students will understand the background issues in bilingualism and bilingual education.
- Students will use their knowledge of bilingualism studies to address contemporary social and educational challenges.
- Students will explore different theories used in sociolinguistic research.
- Students will use their sociolinguistic knowledge to conduct a sociolinguistic research.
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