Linguistics 101 - People & Their Language

Fall
2020
01AA
0.00
UMass Amherst
62694
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Language is a uniquely human instinct. It is also our most important cultural artifact. This course examines language as an instinct and as a social construct that dynamically shapes and is shaped by history, class, status, ethnicity, gender, and institutions like the media and the law. (Gen.Ed. DU, SB)
This discussion will be held on Fridays at 9:00 AM EST. Another section will be at 1:25 PM EST.
Other times may be made available if there is interest. Contact the instructor for information.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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