Overview
Description
This course will examine common language myths and linguistic concepts to evaluate them critically and examine how language myths can negatively affect the lives groups such as linguistic minorities.
Requirements
Recommended Preparation
- any other third semester language course
SPAN 211
Original catalog text
Recommended Preparation
Recommended Preparation: SPAN 211 or any other third semester language course.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall and Spring
Terms
fall, spring
Core
CO10
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- analyze the similarities and differences between languages and language learning contexts in a systematic manner.
- critically evaluate common language ideas and myths.
- demonstrate understanding of various fundamental concepts about language via written essays and oral presentations.
- articulate the way in which language myths influence the lives of groups of people (e.g. linguistic minorities).
- integrate information related to linguistic myths and contemporary issues such as linguistic discrimination.