Pidgin and Creole Englishes

Download as PDF

Overview

Subject area

ENG

Catalog Number

378

Course Title

Pidgin and Creole Englishes

Department(s)

Description

Catalogue DescriptionThis course examines the diversity of English-lexified pidgin and creole language varieties from a global perspective. Using a sociolinguistic and historical linguistic framework, the course investigates the linguistic properties and social contexts of these language varieties from their colonial origins to their role in literature and everyday modern expression.

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

037106

Course Schedule