LING 515 Women and Language

This course analyzes the way that gender is reflected in language structure and linguistic behavior, in both English and other languages. It will consider such topics as gender-related vocabulary and morphology, gender differences in discourse styles and the question of whether gender-related language differences have neurological correlates or are exclusively social in origin.

Credit 3 hrs
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing

Department Permission is required

Equivalent Course(s) - LING 415
Course History -
New Course 12/2015, effective Fall 2016

Winter 2025 Course Sections

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