Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology

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Units: 3 Advisory: Completion of ENGL C1000 with grade of "C" or better Hours: 54 lecture Introduction to the core concepts and approaches of linguistic anthropology and the study of language in culture and society. Examine the many ways people communicate, linguistic acquisition and socialization, how languages work and change. Provide an overview of the methods and analytical techniques of linguistic anthropologists, the structure of language, language variation, sociolinguistics, nonverbal communication and literacy. Explore the influence of language on our world view, critical thinking, and social interaction, how language is used to create and reinforce relationships of power (race, class, gender), multilingualism, and the impact of language endangerment and revitalization are examined in contemporary language use. (C-ID ANTH 130) (CSU, UC)