• To develop an expert and personally relevant understanding of sociolinguistics
• To become familiar with theories, methods, and findings in the field of sociolinguistics
• To develop your ability to read research reports meaningfully
• To apply sociolinguistics terminology and concepts to research and real-world examples
• To analyze the effects of attitudes toward language use in everyday interactions
• To apply the sociolinguistic theories and findings discussed in class to second language acquisition.• To develop an expert and personally relevant understanding of sociolinguistics
• To become familiar with theories, methods, and findings in the field of sociolinguistics
• To develop your ability to read research reports meaningfully
• To apply sociolinguistics terminology and concepts to research and real-world examples
• To analyze the effects of attitudes toward language use in everyday interactions
• To apply the sociolinguistic theories and findings discussed in class to second language acquisition.
Sociolinguists are broadly concerned with examining how our understanding of language can be informed through a consideration of the social contexts in which language is produced and interpreted. In this course we will discuss several of the topics that sociolinguists have studied, including code-switching, language and power, translation, the relationships between gender and identity, language in the Internet, performance and community, and the connections of these issues to ideologies about language. We will also examine and practice some of the methods for collecting and analyzing data that researchers have used. Throughout, we will also consider how the knowledge gained through this research can inform other academic disciplines, professional life, and public discourse more generally.
Sociolinguists are broadly concerned with examining how our understanding of language can be informed through a consideration of the social contexts in which language is produced and interpreted. In this course we will discuss several of the topics that sociolinguists have studied, including code-switching, language and power, translation, the relationships between gender and identity, language in the Internet, performance and community, and the connections of these issues to ideologies about language. We will also examine and practice some of the methods for collecting and analyzing data that researchers have used. Throughout, we will also consider how the knowledge gained through this research can inform other academic disciplines, professional life, and public discourse more generally.
• Wardhaugh, Ronald & Janet M. Fuller. 2014. An Introduction to Sociolinguistics, 7th ed. Wiley-Blackwell.
• Holmes, Janet. 2013. An Introduction to Sociolinguistics, 4th ed. NY: Routledge.
• Geeslin, Kimberly L. & Avizia Yim Long. 2014. Sociolinguistics and Second Language Acquisition. NY: Routledge.
• Papers and chapters from various sources.
• Wardhaugh, Ronald & Janet M. Fuller. 2014. An Introduction to Sociolinguistics, 7th ed. Wiley-Blackwell.
• Holmes, Janet. 2013. An Introduction to Sociolinguistics, 4th ed. NY: Routledge.
• Geeslin, Kimberly L. & Avizia Yim Long. 2014. Sociolinguistics and Second Language Acquisition. NY: Routledge.
• Papers and chapters from various sources.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Class preparation/active participation, attendanceClass preparation/active participation, attendance Class preparation/active participation, attendance |
10 | |
| Journal paper presentationJournal paper presentation Journal paper presentation |
20 | |
| Chapter presentationChapter presentation Chapter presentation |
40 |
