Hours:
24L
An introduction to some of the principal questions of feminist theory, as viewed from sociolinguistics. Topics include: socialization into gendered discourse patterns, cultural and ethnic differences in gendered interactions; the role of language and gender in legal, medical and labour settings; multilingualism, migration, imperialism and nationalism; sexuality, desire and queer linguistics, language, gender and globalization.
Prerequisite:
One FCE at the 200-level in LIN/ANT/JAL/SOC/WGS
Distribution Requirements:
Social Science
Breadth Requirements:
Society and its Institutions (3)
Program Area Section: