ANTH& 207: Linguistic Anthropology

Subject Area
Credits 5 Lecture Hours 55 Lab Hours 0
Other Hours
0
Total Hours
55
Distributions & Designations
Equity, Diversity, and Power,
Social Science
EDP, SS- This course introduces students to linguistic methods and theories used within anthropology. Students examine the structural features of language, compare human and animal communication, and explore the interaction of culture and language. Linguistic relativism and determinism will be scrutinized, as well as the relationship of language to society, nationalism, and politics.

Prerequisites

Completion of ENGL&101 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.