LING136
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LING 136 - African-American Language and Culture
Full Course Title
African-American Language and Culture
Course Description
The history, structure, and use of African-American English. Topics include: the sociocultural history of the variety's origin; language policy in schools and communities; representations of African-American English in popular culture; language and African-American culture; the use of African-American vernacular across the African Diaspora; and social issues.
Unit Value
4
Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit
0
Maximum Units
4
Prerequisites
General Subject Areas
D
Special Subject Areas
ETH, WRT