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LING 222
Introduction to the role of language in globalization by examining communication issues concerning language use across cultural, political and geographic boundaries. Explores the interaction of language and other cultural forms in the global context. Among the topics discussed are issues of identity, spread of English and its acculturation to local contexts of use, creativity in language mixing, language in global pop cultures, language in cyberspace, as well as minority language experiences, and loss of indigenous languages.
Term: Fall 2026
Instructor: TBA
Credit: 3 hours
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2026 for:
- Cultural Studies - Non-West