ALS 570 - Language, Culture and Society

(2 credits)

Language in cultural and social context. Sociocultural variables in language use, in style and dialect, and in bilingual and multilingual educational situations. Comparison and interrelationship of English-speaking and linguistically diverse cultures. Effect of national/ethnic cultures on communication. Examination of role of language and nonverbal modes in intercultural communication.

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