LING 205/3.0

Language and Power

This course examines how language reflects and creates power relations in society. Students will learn fundamentals in the linguistic study of language usage and style, and examine language and power in areas such as language socialization, language and age, language and gender, language and education, and language and culture.

Please note this course is not offered in 2012-2013

Course Information

Instructor: Lorena Jessop
Office: Kingston Hall room 212A
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E-Mail: jessopl@queensu.ca
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Textbook: Language, Society, and Power: An Introduction, 2nd Edition. Linda Thomas (Editor)

Mark Distribution:

Item	Weight
Participation	10%
Homework Assignments (2)	30%
Take home, midterm assignment	15%
Group Presentation	20%
Research Paper	25%
Total	100%