Examines varieties of California Englishes and the features that compose these varieties. Through this examination, course also tries to better understand how social categories such as race, gender, sexuality, age, and class relate to the linguistic variation found in California English varieties. Course also seeks to explain how linguistic features acquire social meaning, and how these features are adopted in the construction of identity.
Enrollment Requirements
Prerequisite(s): LING 50, Introduction to Linguistics.
Class Notes
All students - If you completed the prerequisites but get an error message email your proof of prerequisite material to the department at ling@ucsc.edu for approval to enroll.