This course can be used towards the Instructional Dimensions major or minor requirements, or towards the Sociocultural Dimensions major or minor requirements. The course can only be used towards one of the requirements (Inst Dim major, Inst Dim minor, Socio Dim major, or Socio Dim minor).
The course explores the applications of linguistics in a range of professional contexts and real world situations, but with a particular focus on language and literacy education. The social and political nature of language use will be explored through topics such as dialect and language variation, bilingual programs and policies, language revitalization, and language literacy.
Identical to: LRC 654
Units
3
Grade Basis
Regular (A, B, C, D, F)
Area of Specialization
Instructional Dimensions
Sociocultural Dimensions
Usually Offered
Spring