Course Objectives
• To develop an expert and personally relevant understanding of sociolinguistics;
• To become familiar with theories, methods, and findings in the field of sociolinguistics;
• To develop your ability to read research reports meaningfully;
• To apply sociolinguistics terminology and concepts to research and real-world examples;
• To apply the sociolinguistic theories and findings discussed in class to second language acquisition.
Course Objectives
• To develop an expert and personally relevant understanding of sociolinguistics;
• To become familiar with theories, methods, and findings in the field of sociolinguistics;
• To develop your ability to read research reports meaningfully;
• To apply sociolinguistics terminology and concepts to research and real-world examples;
• To apply the sociolinguistic theories and findings discussed in class to second language acquisition.
Textbooks and References
• Wardhaugh, Ronald & Janet M. Fuller. 2014. An Introduction to Sociolinguistics, 7th ed. Wiley-Blackwell.
• Holmes, Janet. 2013. An Introduction to Sociolinguistics, 4th ed. NY: Routledge.
• Geeslin, Kimberly L. & Avizia Yim Long. 2014. Sociolinguistics and Second Language Acquisition. NY: Routledge.
• Papers and chapters from various sources.
Textbooks and References
• Wardhaugh, Ronald & Janet M. Fuller. 2014. An Introduction to Sociolinguistics, 7th ed. Wiley-Blackwell.
• Holmes, Janet. 2013. An Introduction to Sociolinguistics, 4th ed. NY: Routledge.
• Geeslin, Kimberly L. & Avizia Yim Long. 2014. Sociolinguistics and Second Language Acquisition. NY: Routledge.
• Papers and chapters from various sources.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Class preparation/active participation, attendanceClass preparation/active participation, attendance Class preparation/active participation, attendance |
20 | |
| Journal paper presentationJournal paper presentation Journal paper presentation |
25 | |
| Chapter presentationChapter presentation Chapter presentation |
25 | |
| Presentation of an empirical studyPresentation of an empirical study Presentation of an empirical study |
30 |
