2005年度上智大学シラバス
◆Linguistic Diversity　－　（前）
J.Bruch
○科目サブタイトル
(Not open to students who took the course in 2004. Those who wish to continue are recommended to enroll in Sociolinguistics B.)
○講義概要
Introduction to language variation and exploration of issues created by language diversity in Japan and the United States. Goals of the course include: 1)gaining understanding of some of the factors contributing to linguistic diversity, 2) sampling varieties of language in Japan and the U.S., and 3) exploring both positive and negative outcomes of linguistic diversity.
○評価方法
出席状況(50%)、レポート(50%)
○テキスト
『Readings will be assigned by professor each week. Most readings will be found on the Internet.』
○必要な外国語
English
○他学部・他学科生の受講
可
○授業計画
1Exploring previous knowledge, definition of field of study, getting acquainted.
2Problems in defining language, the components of language, social variables in language.
3Regional/geographical dialect diversity.
4Ethnicity and linguistic diversity, questioning the concept of a standard language.
5Social diversity in language based on socio-economic class, educational level, profession, lifestyle, and group membership.
6Generational language diversity and challenges faced by the elderly.
7The languages of the genders - male and female language.
8Communicative style and gender.
9Outcomes of language mixes and languages in contact, identity and multilingualism.
10Diverse forms of non-verbal languages and communication.
11Language change over time: yesterday's, today's, and tomorrow's languages.
12The relationship of attitudes to language, the power of language, and the role of linguistic diversity in society.
13Complete review and summary of concepts and issues, suggestions for further thought and investigation.
　　
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By：上智大学学事部学務課