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Undergraduate Bulletin 2006-2008 
    
Undergraduate Bulletin 2006-2008 [Archived Catalog]

ENG G310 - Social Speech Patterns


This course explores the relationships among language, society, and culture. The influence of such social factors as age, sex, status, class, and education on language use are discussed within the framework of various theoretical and methodological approaches. Reasons for positive and negative evaluations of several high and low prestige varieties of English are investigated.

Preparation for Course
P: G205, G206, or consent of instructor.

Cr. 1-3.
Hours
Class 1-3,
Notes
If you are required by placement examination to take ENG P131, R150, or W130, it is recommended that you complete that requirement before enrolling in any other English course.