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LING321: Anthropological Linguistics

This unit aims to develop the students' knowledge of how cultural patterns (beliefs, values and norms) affect or relate to language and language use. It is grounded in an analysis of the theoretical and methodological issues common to linguistics and anthropology.

Increasing globalisation, internationalisation and migration provide an imperative to develop awareness and understanding of issues associated with linguistic diversity. One effective approach is driven by a perspective of language as one part of cultural practice, and so focuses on the cultural meanings displayed in language use. Anthropological linguistics is interested in the meaning behind the ways in which language is used.

Credit Points:4
Contact Hours:2
When Offered: D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year
Staff Contact: Dr Rieschild
Prerequisites:

40cp

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Unit Designations: Social Science
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By: Department of Linguistics

 
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