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PAAS399 - Sociolinguistic Issues in Japanese

Description

Examines the Japanese language in its social context. A wide range of sociolinguistic topics are covered, including non-verbal communication and types of Japanese spoken outside of Japan. Attention is given to linguistic, dialectal and stylistic variation in speech communities, and to sociolinguistic considerations such as class, gender and social setting.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Cross-listed courses

LING396 - Sociolinguistic Issues in Japanese

Formerly

JAPA 396

Note(s)

  • Credit will be granted for only one of PAAS 399, JAPA 396, LING 396.

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Minimum second-year standing
    • Academic Writing Requirement satisfied.

Course offered by

Department of Pacific and Asian Studies

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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