Language and Society
About
This course addresses the role of language in society and the world's
linguistic relationships from a sociolinguistic and intercultural
perspective. You will study how history, politics, economics and
migration (to name but a few factors) can affect the language use of
different groups, societies and nations, as well as discussing issues
related to language and power, the linguistic market, minority languages
and linguistic hierarchies, amongst other concepts.
To study this course you need to be a graduate student and have profound knowledge in one of the following languages: English/French/German/Spanish/Arabic/Russian/Japanese/Chinese. An individual assessment of eligibility will be made based on your academic records. Examination is done in English and in your main study field (one of the above mentioned languages). The language of instruction is English but you will have some course literature in your main study field (language). Please see the syllabus for more information.
This course is open to
Exchange students at the Department of Languages and Literatures and exchange students on a university-wide agreement. Please contact your international coordinator at the University of Gothenburg if you need to know more.
Application
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More information
If you have questions, contact the International coordinator: erasmus@sprak.gu.se