First-Year Seminars 110LG - Slang: Community/Power/Language

Slang: Community/Power/Lang.

Fall
2026
01
4.00
Mark Shea

TTH 09:00AM-10:15AM

Mount Holyoke College
131200
markshea@mtholyoke.edu
Language is a living system. It grows and changes, despite efforts to preserve it. This course examines how slang participates in these changes. What separates slang from standard language, and who sets the standard? Through readings in linguistics and literature, this course examines how we use language to connect, create, and control.
Taught by M. Shea Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00-10:15am

Mount Holyoke first-year students only, by placement.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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