LING 18 - Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology

    Recent Professors
    Richard Abend
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    5.9Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    This course is a study of language and culture. It describes the birth, the uniqueness, and the evolution of language into thousands of new languages and cultures as humanity spread to every corner of the world. Topics include first language socialization, identity formation, and cultural creation, and how language both fosters and denies cultural membership. Discussion and case studies of nationality, human rights, conflict, domination and globalization in the context of diverse languages and cultures are included. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.