Admission requirements
None.
Description
How can we study language-in-use? What is the relationship between linguistic structures and societal structures? How are those structures reproduced, authorized, and transformed in face-to-face interactions?
These are just some of the questions that the field of linguistic anthropology tries to answer. This course presents an introduction to linguistic anthropological approaches to the study of how linguistic practices constitute social life. We will discuss important concepts and discussions in the field, and how these connect to related fields like sociolinguistics, pragmatics, and anthropological linguistics. Topics include indexicality, contextualization and entextualization, differentiation, and relativity. The course is structured as a mix of short lectures and student-led presentations and discussions.
Course objectives
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
Explain and give examples of key concepts in linguistic anthropology
Discuss key linguistic anthropological texts analyzing language-in-use
Apply linguistic anthropological concepts to a topic of their choice
Relate linguistic anthropological approaches to related fields like sociolinguistics, pragmatics, and anthropological linguistics
Timetable
The timetables are available through My Timetable.
Mode of instruction
Seminar
Assessment method
Assessment
Presentation & participation 40%
Final paper on a related topic of the student’s choice 60%
Weighing
See above.
The final mark for the course is established by determining the weighted average. To pass the course, the weighted average of the partial grades must be 5.5 or higher.
Resit
In case of an insufficient grade on the final paper (below 5.5), a resit can be taken. The presentation & participation partial grade cannot be resat.
Inspection and feedback
Feedback on presentations & participation will be given continuously throughout the course. The papers will be commented on and discussed individually.
Reading list
Readings will consist of classic and more recent academic articles, which will be distributed through Brightspace.
Registration
Enrolment through MyStudyMap is mandatory.
General information about course and exam enrolment is available on the website.
Contact
For substantive questions, contact the lecturer listed in the right information bar.
For questions about enrolment, admission, etc, contact the Education Administration Office: Reuvensplaats
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