2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin

ENG 228 Introduction to Language

3 hours 

This course provides an overview of language analysis and general linguistics, leading to an understanding of how language in the legal process applies these principles. The course discusses the formal properties of language, bilingualism, gender and language use, language and culture, and linguistic issues within the criminal justice system. Students will learn how to use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to transcribe speech and discuss accents and dialects.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

ANT 228

Prerequisite

ENG 201