Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
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LING 4840 - Documenting and Evaluating Language Variety and Development
The course examines historical varieties of English as well as contributing forms of Scots and Scots Gaelic. More specifically, the course traces the development of contemporary varieties of English, especially those varieties recognized in the Appalachian and southern Ohio regions. Coursework emphasizes synchronic variation and diachronic change as primary elements of language analysis while also highlighting contributions of the languages of Scotland to varieties of American English. Students examine data, interpret texts and apply knowledge of multiple language forms to documentation tasks both inside and outside the classroom.
Requisites: 9 hours in Linguistics and Sr
Credit Hours: 3
General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 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 be able to apply skills in language analysis and knowledge of historical events to both document and evaluate language varieties and patterns of development.
- Students will be able to synthesize and critique the intersection of language and policy
- Students will be able to analyze and discuss the cultural background of language varieties.
- Students will be able to identify and evaluate differing language forms and perform linguistic analysis.
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