This course fulfills the Sociocultural dimensions of L2 learning requirement in the Core Courses section of the SLAT Map, or can be used towards the Sociocultural Dimensions major or minor requirements. The course can only be used towards one of the requirements (Core, Major, or Minor).
Introduction to Japanese sociolinguistics: questionnaire studies, variation analysis, ethnography of communication, conversation analysis, interactional sociolinguistics, and language and social interaction. Graduate-level requirements include a substantial term paper and may include extra readings and an additional weekly meeting when the class is convened with JPN 436.
Identical to: ANTH 536, ENGL 536, LING 536, SLAT 536
May be convened with: JPN 436
Note: Consult with SLAT advisor before registering. Student language background/proficiency is to be considered before admission to the course.