Anthropology 105 - Language,Culture&Communication
Fall
2026
01
4.00
Lynnette Arnold
M W 10:10AM 11:00AM
UMass Amherst
10380
Integ. Learning Center S331
larnold@umass.edu
Language is an important cultural and political force that shapes all aspects of our individual lives and shared experiences as communities. This class explores the causes and consequences of how people learn to use language, of common beliefs about "accents," and of how language changes over time. We will investigate the power of language in many current issues such as health, climate change, racism, and transphobia. (Gen.Ed. SB, DG)
10 seats for NSO registration this summer
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.