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SPAN 303

The Study of Language: Myths and Concepts

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB+
Standard

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.