| The major goal of this unit is to introduce students to the basic concepts, tenets, and issues of general sociolinguistics. this unit will focus on linguistic variations that relate to sociolinguistic characteristics such as age, gender, social class and educational level. Students will become familiar with both the theory and methodology of sociolinguistic inquiry through readings and class discussions. Additionally, students will be encouraged to do research on issues central to the major concerns of sociolinguistics. Ares of interest may include language planning, language rights, language and politics, language and the media, language and gender. |
Administrative assistant: DILMAHOMED BOCUS Bibi Swaleha
Telephone: 4037400
Email: s.dilmahomed@uom.ac.mu |
