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LING 340 - Language and Culture


An introduction to a linguistic view of language and the ways it is influenced by the cultural and social context. Topics covered may include, but are not limited to: argots, jargon, metaphor, names, kinship systems, cross-cultural communication, ethnography of communication, dialectology and sociolinguistics, language and ethnicity, and language and gender.

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Variable Schedule (see dept.)

Cross-Listed with   

Prerequisite(s) ANTH 135 LING 201 , or LNGE 223  
Class-Level Restriction Sophomore standing or above

Notes -
Equivalent Courses ANTH 340
Previously listed as ENG 340
Updates Course Rotation updated 5/2017; Cross-listed Course Update 1/2012


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