LING 041. Dialects of American English

This course provides an introduction to dialect diversity in American English. Why are some dialect differences stigmatized, while others are barely noticed? In addition to learning about the origin and current status of regional, social, and ethnic dialects of American English, students will explore how dialects are expressed and represented in literature, poetry, and the popular media. This course will appeal to students with interests in language ideology, the history of the English language, and the surprising role that dialect diversity plays in American politics and culture.
Social sciences.
1 credit.
Catalog chapter: Linguistics
Department website: http://swarthmore.edu/linguistics

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