ANTH C190 - Introduction to Linguistics

    Recent Professors
    Lisa Salvi
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ANTH C190
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    This course introduces students to linguistic anthropology and distinguishes how language is used from structure and patterning to examining contexts and situations of language use. The possible beginnings of language to the contemporary use and change of language is examined. The course identifies how language is used to exert power, influence, identity, and control. It evaluates whether language causes humans to view the world through the individual language spoken and compares linguistic diversity. The importance of culture in regard to language is emphasized. Analytical methods will be introduced. C-ID: ANTH 130.