Linguistic Diversity
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Overview
Subject area
LING
Catalog Number
101
Course Title
Linguistic Diversity
Department(s)
Description
An overview of linguistic diversity in the world today, and the factors that influence it. Questions asked include: how do languages originate? How are different languages related? How do social, cultural, and biological factors both contribute to and limit linguistic diversity. Major themes in this course will be language endangerment (the likely disappearance of 90% of human languages in the next 100 years) and the parallels between linguistic diversity and biodiversity.(World Cultures and Global Issues)
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Requirement Designation
FWG - Flexible Core - World Cultures & Global Issues
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
012536