ELING 468
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Introduction to Varieties of English
Linguistics
College of Humanities
Course Description
Regional and social variation in English, including world Englishes and English-based pidgins and creoles.
When Taught
Fall; Winter, Spring Contact Department
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Properties of varieties of English
Learning Outcome
<p>Students will learn the basic properties of several varieties of English and be able to describe them using linguistic terminology.</p>
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History and Social Context
Learning Outcome
<p>Students will be able to describe the social and historical contexts of different varieties and the general principles that lead to language differentiation.</p>
Title
Data Collection and Analysis
Learning Outcome
<p>Students will learn to collect and analyze data using several methods.</p>
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Applications
Learning Outcome
<p>Students will be able to apply their knowledge of language variation to a social context or a setting outside of academia.</p>
