Linguistics 101 - People & Their Language

Spring
2026
01AE

F 11:15AM 12:05PM

UMass Amherst
79946
Hasbrouck Laboratory room 228
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)

Only first year students (Freshmen and Sophomores) allowed in this class. Please choose a different section if you are not a first year student (admitted for Fall 20 or Spring 21)

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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