LIN2350

Sociolinguistics

(ART)

Michael Clyne and Mark Newbrook

8 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton

Synopsis: The relationships between language and society, especially English in Australia. Other (Asian and European) contexts. Social, subcultural and political variation and the functions of language. Tutorial groups focus on sociolinguistic issues relevant to the Asian, Australian or European situation.

Assessment: Written assignment (3000 words): 40% + Scrapbook: 15% + Class test (1 hour): 30% + Tutorial participation: 15%